Aching arches, swollen feet, pain when standing for extended periods of time—if this sounds familiar, you might have arch problems. You arch is in the middle of your foot. The tarsal and metatarsal bones that make it up fit tightly together between the balls of your feet and your heels. This mid-foot helps support and […]
Whether you’re a recreational athlete just looking to stay fit, or a serious competitor looking to push yourself and your performance to the limit, foot and ankle sports injuries are always a concern. They don’t always come as an “ouch!” moment that sends you tumbling to the ground, either. Overuse injuries that grind you down […]
Naturally, no one ever wants to experience joint pain. For many individuals, though, arthritis is considered to be an inevitable condition that happen as human age. While the risk of arthritis does increase during later years in life, arthritic conditions can actually strike individuals at any age. Gout is one example. This form of arthritis develops on […]
Perpetually bent toes, like hammertoes, are a problem for your feet. They’re uncomfortable and can make it difficult for you to walk normally, especially when you wear shoes. Caused by muscle imbalances, they only get worse the longer they go unaddressed. Hammertoe treatment without surgery, as well as hammertoe surgery itself, are options for restoring your […]
They float across the stage, defying gravity by leaping and gliding along on their toes. Their movements are precise and graceful. Their legs and arms strike poses at seemingly impossible angles. Whether spinning or just standing still, they can balance their entire weight on the very tips of their toes. Ballet dancers are masters at […]
Have you noticed a problem with pain in your small toes, especially the one closest to the big toe? Have any of them not wanted to lie flat, especially when you wear shoes? Even if they go back to their normal position when you remove your footwear, if the pain returns when you put your shoes […]
If you’re experiencing pain in your big toe and are finding that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to walk or run, take a moment to look at it carefully. You should be able to bend your toe anywhere between 50 to 90 degrees. What is Hallux Limitus? If you’ve lost the range of motion in your big toe, […]
Our bones are quite strong and do a remarkable job of providing structure, but they are not indestructible. When subjected to excessive forces, either in a single traumatic event or repeatedly over time, cracks can develop. The foot and ankle bones, including the metatarsals, are able to endure substantial force loads, but overuse can lead […]
Certain injuries bring patients into our Dallas and Plano, TX offices more often than others. When they do, there is often a reason behind the frequent occurrences. In the case of Achilles tendinitis, this can be explained by the constant role the Achilles tendon plays in allowing us to be mobile and participate in many […]
A common root cause of foot and ankle injuriesis overuse, which makes sense; think of how frequently your lower limbs and appendages are used on a daily basis. Also contributing is the fact that your feet and ankles are constructed from an intricate arrangement of many parts, including the ligaments and tendons that hold everything together. […]
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