Common Foot Hazards and How to Prevent Them
A successful safety footwear program is key to preventing common foot hazards. The combination of prevention and proper training can significantly reduce or eliminate foot injuries in the workplace. Picture This: An employee enters a hazardous work environment and sustains a foot injury. Not only does the employee face painful recovery and lost work time, […]
Neuroma Foot Surgery
Neuromas can be debilitating, causing pain and discomfort that interferes with daily life. Commonly affecting the foot, a neuroma is a thickened nerve often resulting from irritation or pressure. Morton’s neuroma, a prevalent type, typically develops between the third and fourth toes. While non-surgical treatments can offer relief, severe cases may require neuroma foot surgery […]
Custom shoe orthotics: A Non-Surgical Solution for Pain Relief
Your overall well-being starts with a healthy body, which includes a healthy foot and ankle. Instead of going under the knife or taking daily medications to deal with any pain in your lower extremities, comfortable custom foot orthotics are a treatment option that actually works. What are Custom Foot Orthotics? Custom foot orthotics are custom-made […]
What Are the Best Treatment Options for Chronic Ankle Instability?
Ankle pain can disrupt your daily life. Some ankle issues are chronic conditions that may require a more aggressive treatment approach, usually resulting in ankle ligament surgery. Did you know that around 40 percent of people across the country suffer from ankle pain? And sometimes you will only be able to find relief from undergoing […]
Foot Facts for Children
Foot Facts for Children Foot Health Facts for Children Pain in a child’s foot or ankle is never normal. There is no such thing as “growing pains.” Any pain that lasts more than a few days, or that is severe enough to limit the child’s walking, should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon. […]
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Disorders – Key points The ankle is the most frequently injured joint in the body. Treatments include both surgical procedures and nonsurgical options. Most ankle disorders can be prevented by warming up before physical activity. Your ankle helps to balance and stabilize your body. It’s made up of bones that are supported with muscles […]
Bunion Foot Pain: Why Women Hurt More in 2024
Why Women’s Feet Hurt More in Autumn Fall is not a fun time for women like Elaine Powers. Bunion Pain in Autumn: In the summer months, “like everybody else, I like to wear flip-flop sandals, open-toed shoes, a nice pedicure with good nail polish,” she says. But as autumn arrives, the 49-year-old South Carolina hospice […]
Common lower extremity injuries
Common lower extremity injuries It could happen while running or even when you are simply walking…an injury to the lower part of your leg. Unfortunately, these injuries are not uncommon and they can end up being so painful that they disrupt your daily life. Some of these lower leg injuries impact your foot and heel, […]
Athlete’s Foot Health Facts
From the repeated pounding that runners’ feet receive on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion seen in court sports, there’s no question that athletes’ feet and ankles are prime candidates for injuries. Our comprehensive list of sports indicates types of injuries that may occur in the sport you play. Whether you participate in sports regularly or are just […]
Take Advantage Of Fixing Lower Back Pain With Custom Orthotics
There are many causes of lower back pain but one that might be less obvious is poor foot structure or alignment. Causes of Lower Back Pain If the tendons, ligaments, muscles, or bones are mis-alinged in your foot or ankle it can cause pain or discomfort in your feet, knees, and lower back. Correcting this […]
What should I do after injuring my ankle?
Commonly patients call the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona and relate of injuring their Ankle. Here is some helpful information about Ankle sprains and how to care for the injury. When you sustain an ankle sprain most commonly your ankle turns inward. This is not a natural movement and commonly results in an injury […]
75 Years ACFAS Leaders, Learners, Life Changers
75 Years ACFAS Leaders, Learners, Life Changers American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons ’ Story Continues 75 Years Later 75 Years ACFAS Leaders, Learners, Life Changers – In 1942, five men, average age 31, founded ACFS (now ACFAS). Their goals: To build a profession worthy of respect and recognition. To create an organization that […]
The most common types of Dance related foot and ankle Problems
Dancing Feet Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet Don’t ignore foot pain on the dance floor. Being ‘light on your feet’ when dancing is not entirely true; dancing the night away can take a toll on feet and ankles. Both professional and amateur dancers can suffer foot injuries that can stop the show, as […]
How Are Your Arches?
Foot Push-Up Test to determine how your arches perform How Are Your Arches? Take this simple test to check how well your arches are performing their important functions. In bare feet, stand facing a kitchen counter. Place your palms on the counter with slight pressure. Stand with your back straight, and lift one foot off the […]
Prevent Spring Sports Injuries – Kids
Prevent Spring Sports Injuries – Kids Six Tips to Prevent Kids’ Spring Sports Injuries Prevent Spring Sports Injuries – KidsFoot & ankle surgeons stress importance of safe transition from winter to spring sports. In today’s competitive youth sports landscape, many young athletes transition from playing winter to spring activities without considering the increased risk of […]