You probably won’t be surprised to find that folks in my clinic have a passion for feet. While you might think this is just because of our professional training, it also has to do with how important feet are to overall health. Did you know that your feet can offer clues about the condition of…
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Could your feet and ankles benefit form a few lifestyle changes?
Placing lots of strain and pressure on our feet and ankles can cause them to weaken and even succumb to damage. This can mean developing bunions and hammertoes, or more severe situations, like torn ligaments and strained tendons. Although treatments for these conditions exist and have proven time and time again to be helpful, the…
Continue reading…What do John McCain, Madonna, and you have in common? Foot and ankle issues!
Foot and ankle injuries are, unfortunately, incredibly common. In fact, thanks to quick movements, improper footwear, and rough terrain, among other factors, just about everyone who is active is prone to having them occur at one point or another. Over the years, foot and ankle injuries have impacted many star athletes, including members of the…
Continue reading…Can shock wave therapy help your achy feet?
Plantar fasciitis is no walk in the park, and Achilles tendinitis is equally as painful. If you have been diagnosed with either, you already know how bad they can hurt. The stinging pain and throbbing can be tricky; over the course of the day, things might improve significantly, but it’s far from gone. Patients experiencing…
Continue reading…Running after an ankle injury
It’s finally time! You’ve had your ankle surgery, patiently waited through your recovery, worked regularly with your physical therapist, and are now ready to hit the road and get back into running! Whether your ultimate goal is regular jogging around the park, training for the New York Marathon, or something in between, the running world…
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Have you ever had that feeling where something in your body feels off, but you can’t place exactly what it is? Perhaps you are feeling symptoms that come and go at a moment’s notice, leaving you left puzzled. Maybe you are experiencing pains that you have felt in the past, but can’t place why they…
Continue reading…Shoes: What you put on your feet matters
You’re probably a very busy person with responsibilities to worry about and fun activities to take part in. On a day-to-day basis, you probably don’t give much thought to the shoes that you put on your feet. But you really should. A recent episode of Freakanomics focused on the history of shoes and how they…
Continue reading…Here’s the scoop on PRP treatment
We depend a lot on our ankles, so it can be frustrating when they aren’t performing the way that we are used to. While this is true for anyone who is being prevented from doing the activities he or she loves, it’s almost unbearable for an athlete who is having to sit out of the…
Continue reading…Why some broken ankles need surgery and others don’t
Everyone has different thresholds for pain, and this is especially true when it comes to feet and ankles. An injury that puts one person out of the game and on the bench might feel like simple soreness to another individual. Consider, for example, the New Zealand woman who ended up running a marathon with a…
Continue reading…Repeat ankle injuries? It might be time for ankle ligament reconstruction
Like it or not, ankle sprains are common in active individuals–particularly among runners and other athletes. In fact, if you regularly participate in sports, chances are likely that you will have an ankle sprain at some point in your life, most likely when your joint is twisted or turned in a way it shouldn’t be,…
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