Foot & Ankle Conditions

Do you have to stand all day for your job? Do you maintain moment-by-moment awareness of your feet and how well they’re holding up to the rigors of your work? I’m guessing you don’t, but that’s okay. When were you (or anyone for that matter) ever taught to pay attention to the health of your … Continue reading How to Keep Your Feet Healthy If You Stand on Them All Day

Why do toenails fall off? It’s either because of sudden, intense trauma or gradual stress over time. For example, a particularly intense stubbing of your toe can lead to it falling off. But, this can also happen due to conditions like athlete’s foot, which is a fungus that grows because you keep your feet warm … Continue reading How Do You Handle a Toenail That’s Falling Off?

Conditions like calluses and athlete’s foot are immediately obvious and you know the causes. But sometimes, the outside of your foot hurts. And when that happens, it can be difficult to know the true cause. That’s because the pain that happens on the outside of your foot doesn’t necessarily have an immediately direct cause. If … Continue reading Why You Might Have Pain on the Outside of Your Foot

Has your teen already begun practice for football, volleyball, soccer, or another Fall sport? As a parent, it’s your personal nightmare that your son or daughter experiences a devastating foot or ankle injury that sidelines them for the season, and causes pain into their adult years. Ankle injuries, after all, are the most common high … Continue reading How to Help Your Teen Protect Their Ankles from Fall Sports Injuries

If you’ve got a few more pounds on than you’d like and you’re making a personal commitment to getting back into shape, your ankles are at risk. You don’t want to start off strong and lose several pounds, only to experience an ankle injury that sidelines you (and all your awesome progress) for several weeks. … Continue reading The Right Shoes to Prevent Foot & Ankle Injuries If You’re Overweight and Getting Back in Shape

In Texas, we’re lucky because we get a longer summer than the northern states. They really only get summer from about mid-May until mid-September, and possibly shorter. And during summer, you think of all the ways you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. Visions of stretching out in the golden sun with no shoes pop … Continue reading 5 Steps to Fit and Fabulous Feet this Summer

Custom orthotics can be exactly the solution your feet need to feel relaxed and comfortable once again. But since you don’t hear as much about them, you may not know how to get the most benefit from them once you have your own. If you have custom orthotics, do this to make sure you get … Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of Your Custom Orthotics

Yes – men and women do generally experience slightly different problems with their feet and ankles. This is what happens to the fellas most frequently: 1. Ingrown Toenails These cause a significant amount of pain – to the point where they seriously impact your performance. Why do men and boys get them? They don’t understand … Continue reading The 4 Most Common Foot Problems Men Experience

We’re a little bit more than halfway through winter. You certainly don’t want to spend Valentine’s laid up with an ice pack on your ankle, do you? Winter here in Texas doesn’t get as rough as it does in northern states. But, we still have our days. Here’s what to look out for and do … Continue reading 3 Winter Foot and Ankle Safety Tips

If you’re not a winter sports person, or even if you’re just not the active type, your feet and ankles get used to your sedentary lifestyle. By that I mean they’re not necessarily in shape and ready for frequent exercise, or for the intensity of the movement you may place them under. So if you’re … Continue reading How to Prep Your Feet and Ankles for Spring