Foot & Ankle Health Care Blog
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Why Do I Feel Numbness and Tingling in My Feet?
Your nervous system provides the sensory and motor information that your muscles and other bodily systems need to operate. When your nerves' function is compromised, it can cause a tingling, burning, and numbing sensation in your extremities, with the feet frequently being affected.
Tailor’s Bunion Treatment
Did you know that you can also develop bunions in your pinky toe? When we think of bunions, we often think of it as a foot ailment that only affects our big toes.
Soccer Players Must Pay Attention To Ingrown Toenails
For soccer players, ingrown toenail condition can occur when cleats that are too narrow are worn and frequent pressure is applied to the toenail from hitting the inside of the cleats.
Nutrition Dos and Don'ts For Gout
What foods are beneficial to those with gout or at risk of developing gout? What foods should you avoid if you have gout or you’re at risk of developing gout?
Hammertoes Can Be Harsh and Painful
Help For Hammertoes: Hammertoes can be harsh and uncomfortable to your toes over a very short period of time. Unfortunately, they can happen when there is an inequity with ligaments and ligaments muscles throughout the toe joint.
Midfoot Bones and Metatarsal Fracture
A Metatarsal Fracture occurs when one of the midfoot bones becomes injured by a sudden fracture or a recurrent stress fracture. The metatarsal bones are unfortunately some of the most frequently fractured foot bones.
Diabetes: True or False
When it comes to managing life as a diabetic, you might face quite a few roadblocks here and there before feeling confident navigating your condition. A well-managed diabetic patient is a happy, healthy person with the ability to lead a fulfilling life.
The Danger of Ankle Fractures for Seniors
Ankle Fractures can be overwhelming to anybody, but the elderly can be especially susceptible to this awful injury.
Laser For Nail Fungus is Remarkable
Laser therapy is the way to go for comprehensive treatment of fungal nails. It can be very beneficial, especially if you have nail fungus as this procedure can be your answer to eliminating fungus without the need for aggressive action such as removing part or the entire infected toenail.
What Is The Treatment For Flat Feet?
Flat feet happen when the arches of your feet collapse or are loose and produce daily discomfort. A flat foot presents itself at any age. Arches are known to become less stable over time and the tendons in your ankle suffer as a result. The arch of your foot will start to lose its strength which can have a harmful effect on your stability.
Three Risk Factors for Bunions
Have you ever wondered if you’re at risk for developing bunions? If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky! Nearly 23% of individuals ranging from ages 18 to 65 will develop bunions in their big toes.