Drs. Joel Brook, Arroyo, and McClurkin foot specialists in Dallas, TX see daily how uncomfortable shoes can cause heel pain, arch pain, blisters, corns and more. If you have diabetes, these minor problems can turn very serious. If you have diabetes, these minor problems can turn very serious. To avoid problems, it is crucial if […]
A simple twist or trip on a curb can cause a pretty painful ankle sprain. When ankles sustain repeated injury, chronic ankle instability can result. This condition is described as ankles “giving way” on a recurring basis. Many athletes suffer from this condition while playing but it can also happen while walking or standing. How does chronic instability […]
Making a New Year’s resolution to be healthier is one of the most common ones out there. Diet, weight loss, and exercise can be exciting starting off points or a set of daunting tasks that has one in fear from the start. It can be especially hard if you are trying to make it a family […]
Living well and healthy lives can’t just be something you talk about. It involves choices and discipline to keep those choices in place. If families want to be healthy they need to be proactive – but it’s hard though to know where to begin, especially if healthy choices haven’t been a priority. It’s never too […]
Have you ever told yourself, “Just a little bit won’t hurt?” Maybe it is one extra trip to the buffet table, a dessert, a drink or a break from exercise. However, when the “little bit extra” contributes to obesity, the effects can be life threatening and children unfortunately are not exempt. The Centers for Disease Control and […]
Being diagnosed with diabetes is never easy and for a child the fear and emotions involved can be magnified as they try and understand and cope with what this disease is all about. You Are Not Alone! These four words are very important for parents or a child to hear as they face life with […]
Amidst cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other health problems that are on the rise and gaining exposure with many trying to educate the public about the seriousness of these issues, childhood obesity needs to be highlighted. Parents may often not see a few “extra pounds” as anything to be worried about. According to The Centers […]
Your feet change as you age. They grow in multiple dimensions – in length due to less strength in the plantar fascia, but they also spread in width. They change in other ways also. Your skin around your feet becomes thinner as you age. Therefore, shoes that you have been wearing may not provide enough cushioning to […]
Custom orthotics are built to last a long time. In fact, a good pair that’s well cared for can, in the best of circumstances, remain useful for several years. However, even the best and most lightly used orthotics will eventually need to be refurbished, repaired, or replaced. In order to keep you standing, walking, running, and […]
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