Foot & Ankle Conditions

The holiday season is upon us. Along with all the festivities, the unpredictability of inclement weather is also ushered in. The arrival of the winter season typically brings plummeting temperatures, snow and ice which can cause common winter foot injuries and most are actually avoidable. North Texas Foot & Ankle wants you to avoid winter … Continue reading Common Winter Foot Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Bunions are one of the most common foot ailments that humans can suffer from. A bunion occurs when the first long bone of the forefoot shifts, causing the big toe to shift towards the remaining toes. This results in the bony bump that seemingly grows on the joint at the base of your big toe. … Continue reading Why Bunion Correctors are Bad

From the time we take our first small steps, we are dependent on our ankles to provide us with the stability needed to keep walking. There’s an enormous amount of pressure placed on the ankles that we never give a second thought. That is, until we roll, strain, or break an ankle.  Chronic Ankle Instability … Continue reading When You Need to Worry About Ankle Instability

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Therapy is advanced, FDA-approved, non-invasive, treatment for those suffering from musculoskeletal pain virtually anywhere in the body. What is this advanced technology, and is it worth investigating? North Texas Foot and Ankle is confident that it can be life-changing for those suffering from foot and ankle pain. How does it work? EPAT® … Continue reading How Non-Invasive EPAT® Can Promote Healing

Despite our best efforts, there is no way to escape the aging process. Most people anticipate a few more aches and pains, additional wrinkles, thinning or receding hairlines, and probably putting on a few extra pounds. With society’s focus on the population keeping up a youthful appearance and keeping fit and trim, people watch what … Continue reading How Foot Care Changes as We Age

Imagine yourself walking along barefoot, having a splendid afternoon. Suddenly, you step on something quite sharp. And the resulting intense pain tells you it has penetrated your foot deeply. You’re all alone. So now what do you do? First you’ll have to remove the object, if it’s visible and if you can. Then you have … Continue reading What to do about Foot Punctures

COVID-19 has caused yet another difficulty: the average American has put on about 29 pounds since the pandemic started. This data comes from the February 2021 results of the Harris Poll, conducted by the American Psychological Association. And even though the average gain was 29 pounds, 10% of respondents said their weight increased by 50 … Continue reading Save Your Feet from the Average 29 Pounds of Weight Gain

Does your ankle routinely “give out” on you? If so, you’re not alone. It happens to many Americans. Usually, this occurs because you have had an ankle sprain that never healed or received proper treatment in the past. So if you sprain your ankle, make sure you see your podiatrist. But since you have that … Continue reading A Brief Guide For Managing Ankle Instability

Any kind of foot pain at any age is not normal. The type of injury doesn’t matter either. Even seemingly insignificant injuries such as blisters or minor aches shouldn’t be ignored. Even though we’re the only being who normally walks on two feet, foot pain is not something to simply accept. If you experience foot … Continue reading Why Foot Pain Is Never Normal

Back to basics here! Sprained ankles happen all year round. And they can put you on the sideline for a good several weeks. If you stretch or tear ligaments, a sprained ankle can even put you out of commission for a couple months. Not fun. So take a minute to learn the most common causes … Continue reading What You Can Do about Your Sprained Ankle