The foot and ankle are a complex and intricate network of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These components work in unison to support our weight and provide strength, flexibility, and balance for standing, walking, running, and more. The simple activities that we do in our daily lives may sometimes result in possible injuries. When…
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Correcting Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which a person’s foot appears to be rotated inward at the ankles, forcing the foot to point down and inward. When both feet are affected, the soles often will face each other. While the diagnosis of clubfoot can be upsetting to the parent of any newborn, the good news…
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Five Common Foot Injuries in Athletes
Foot Injuries in Athletes Weekend warriors, elite athletes, and active people can be stopped in their tracks when something goes wrong with their feet. And it’s no wonder. With 33 joints, 26 bones, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, the human foot and ankle are vulnerable to any number of injuries and many…
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Ailments of The Ankle- Your Podiatrist Can Help
Top Ankle Ailments Ankle problems can stop you in your tracks. Ankles are flexible, but strong. They carry your weight and allow you to walk, jump, and run. The ankle joint is made up of the ends of the two lower leg bones, the tibia and fibula, and the talus, which sits between them. According…
How Orthotics Can Help With Foot Arch Support
Orthotics and Foot Arch Support Problems with the arches in your feet are often hereditary. Whether the arch is too low or too high, it can cause problems with how your foot meets the ground when walking, running, or playing sports. If you have problems with the arch of your foot, pain can limit your…
Foot Specialist and Plantar Fasciitis
How a Podiatrist can Help Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition causing foot and heel pain. Supporting the arch, the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the ball of the foot, can become inflamed or even tear. The condition develops when repeated weight-bearing activities put a strain on…
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Things Your Podiatrist Really Wishes You Wouldn’t Do
What Not To Do From a Podiatrist You’re hard on your feet, likely taking at least 5,000 steps a day. Research shows that it is common for the health community to actually encourage people to walk 10,000 steps per day. However, let’s be honest, how much TLC do you really give your feet, except for…
How Healthy are You, Based on Your Feet?
What Your Feet Say About Your Health Did you know that one quarter of the bones in the human body are located in our feet? The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, with more than 120 muscles, ligaments, and nerves working together. Our feet are the foundation of every stride…
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