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 […]
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.
The Right Shoe to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injuries.
The Right Shoe Wear the Right Shoe to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injuries. Do your athletic shoes bend in the middle? If so, they can put pressure on your heel and achilles tendon and cause injury, especially when playing any sport that requires running or jumping.
Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?
Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing? As you head to your favorite golf course this spring, make sure your feet are in shape before approaching the tee box. Your big toe, heel and ball of your foot are the spots most likely to cause pain that can ruin your golf swing. Behind these pain-prone […]
Smoking Affects The Patellar, Achilles Tendon
Another Reason to Quit Another reason to quit, the list of reasons you shouldn’t smoke has gotten longer. Researchers in Turkey have found that cigarette smokers have significantly thinner Achilles and patellar (knee cap) tendons. Objectives—The aim of this study was to explore the sonographic (ultrasound) and elastographic properties of patellar and Achilles tendons in smoking […]
How Shockwave Therapy Can Heal Plantar Fasciitis
We have talked about shock wave therapy before and the many benefits of this treatment option. It can also be a safe and effective treatment for those suffering from plantar fasciitis. Of course, whenever you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, you should always see our foot and ankle doctor in Scottsdale. A proper […]
How do I know if I have a sprained ankle?
An ankle injury is bound to happen at some point in your life since ankle injuries are extremely common. When you do experience an ankle injury, the best thing to do is visit our top foot and ankle doctor in Phoenix to receive an accurate diagnosis for the proper treatment plan. The right treatment is […]
Chronic Ankle Disability: What You Need to Know
Are you constantly rolling or twisting your ankle? This can cause pain and make even walking uncomfortable. It could also be a sign that you have chronic ankle instability. If chronic ankle instability isn’t treated properly, it could lead to even bigger issues like recurring ankle sprains. Unstable ankles also may cause potholes to form […]
Exercises to Do While Your Ankle Heals
If you are experiencing an ankle injury, you must take the time for it to properly heal. While you are trying to stay off your ankle, you might be going crazy not doing anything. Luckily, we have some exercises that you can safely do while your ankle is healing. Of course, always check with our […]