Foot & Ankle Blog
What Every Parent Should Know About Childhood Foot Deformities
Every child is precious.As parents, we know we’re going to love our children with our whole hearts—no matter what they look like, no matter what medical conditions they may or may not have. No matter what, period.Still, that doesn’t mean you aren’t going to worry. And...
What You Need to Know About Webbed Toes
What’s one of the first things most new parents do after holding their newborn for the first time? (Besides smiling, laughing, and crying tears of joy all at once, of course?) Count their fingers and toes, of course! Well, what happens when you arrive at a number...
Shedding Light on Plantar Wart Myths
Our upcoming Halloween holiday is a time full of myths, stories, and legends—often with a scary or spooky twist. At the end of the day, though, these are pretty much all a matter of fiction. Fictitious Halloween elements add to the fun and excitement of the holiday,...
Fall Activities Will Feel WAY Better with Orthotics
If you want to be a great doctor, here’s one of the first things you should realize—it’s never really just about “fixing” a specific medical problem. If all you see are bones and muscles, and inflammation and infections, you’ll never really address what the patient...
Treating Ingrown Toenails in Babies and Children
Ingrown toenails feel like they should only be the consequence of older feet that cram themselves into work shoes and run about all day. It doesn’t feel fair that they should happen to younger feet, too—especially feet that haven’t even begun to walk! As...
Wait … Can Your Feet Make Your Back Hurt?
Indulge us for a minute while we talk a bit about a nightmare scenario for any homeowner. (Don’t worry—this all relates back to foot care. Just stick with us.) Let’s say you’ve got a lovely home. Maybe you just bought it, or maybe you’ve been living there for years....
Athletes and Ankle Arthroscopy – What You Should Know
If you’re active in a sport—from casual play to semi-pro or professional levels—then you likely either know someone who has dealt with an ankle injury, or dealt with one yourself. You might also know there can be that persistent worry that some mull with a troubled...
Easy Ways to Build Your Ankle Strength
Trust us on this one: strong ankles are important. Really important. Whatever your age, your lifestyle and activity level, or your injury history may be, ankle strength should not be ignored. Everyone depends on these critical joints to help them get about their day...
Is It Time to Ditch the Flip Flops for Good?
If you’re like many (if not most) people, both of the following phrases are highly likely to be true: You’ve been told that flip flops aren’t exactly good for your feet. You own at least one pair of flip flops and wear them at least occasionally. Hey, we get it. Flip...