Health & Fitness

Been taking some time off and just cruising along and enjoying life? Or maybe you’ve been so busy and stressed that exercise has fallen by the wayside. Maybe it’s just never been a priority for you. Regardless of the reason, you’re at high risk for an ankle sprain if you haven’t been physically active for … Continue reading How to Prevent Ankle Sprains If You’re Getting Active for the First Time in a Long Time

Many people with diabetes don’t realize the true danger their feet can face. Ulcers can develop in hours and result in everything ranging from calluses, burning, and numbness to amputation. Specially designed shoes for diabetics make sense, and here’s why: Avoid Many Painful Foot Problems – Including Amputation If you’re diabetic and you wear regular … Continue reading 4 Benefits of Diabetic Shoes

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

Have you had ingrown toenails before? Are you wondering how you can lower the risk so you don’t have to endure the pain? You can prevent ingrown toenails in most cases. Here are some important tips on how: Trim your nails properly. Cut your toenails in a fairly straight line and don’t cut them too short. You … Continue reading How to Prevent Ingrown Toenails

Why would you wear orthotics? Typically, you don’t think about them until you notice painful problems in your feet, ankles, or back. They do cost a little bit, so if you’re like most people, you put them off until you realize you absolutely need them. But they offer a number of benefits and make a … Continue reading Top 4 Benefits of Orthotic Inserts

Football leads to nearly every imaginable type of injury. Foot and ankle injuries, however, probably aren’t the first ones that come to mind. But make no mistake about it, your son’s feet and ankles are at risk. Just like many other football injuries, they can spell an early end to their career or season. Here’s … Continue reading How to Help Your Teen Protect Their Feet And Ankles During Football Season

Ankle injuries are one of the most common in volleyball. How can your daughter prevent hers from being injured so she doesn’t miss several weeks during the season? Here’s some tips: When to Wear Ankle Braces At this point, the research is conflicted on whether ankle braces help prevent injuries if your daughter’s ankles aren’t … Continue reading What Your Daughter Can Do to Protect Her Ankles During Volleyball Season

What foot injuries could you experience this summer? Maybe you have one of these right now. Learn some of the common foot injuries you can experience, and what you can do to make them heal as quickly as possible: Blisters They’re annoying and easy to pop. But, popping blisters is the worst thing you can … Continue reading How to Heal 5 Common Foot Injuries You Could Experience This Summer

Flip-flops and summer go together hand-in-hand. What would summer be like without flip-flops? Well, apparently it could be a lot less painful. That’s because flip-flops are the leading cause of summer’s most common foot injury: metatarsalgia. What’s “metatarsalgia?” It’s inflammation of the ball of your foot. It’s extremely painful. And if you don’t treat it, … Continue reading How To Prevent Summer’s Most Common Foot Injury