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 […]
New feet pajamas? What you should know
The following helpful suggestions are from on-line bloggers’ experiences with Feet Pajamas… Babies spend a lot of time in footed pajamas similar kinds of clothing. They also spend a great deal of their day being slid into or out of assorted baby holders — swings, car seats, baby wraps and other carriers. See the following […]
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 […]
Men’s Foot Health Facts
Men’s Foot Health Facts Men’s Foot Health – feet and ankles take a beating, with jobs that often require long hours standing or walking and leisure activities involving running and jumping. But men tend to ignore foot and ankle problems until pain starts slowing them down. It’s important for men to know that pain is […]
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 […]
Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines
Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines: Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet—even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of […]
Hammertoe Explains: Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes
What Is Hammertoe? Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.
Ingrown Toenails: Causes and Effective Treatment
What Is an Ingrown Toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This “digging in” of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe.