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As temperatures drop and winter is in full swing, emergency rooms and urgent care centers across the country are seeing more and more patients with injuries from playing winter sports. There is a whopping 500% increase in ER visits every winter, largely due to slipping and falling on the ice or snow – and when…
People with diabetes have a lot to monitor and manage—from their blood sugar levels, to their weight, not to mention their foot health. About half of people with diabetes develop nerve damage and poor circulation, which can cause them to lose sensation and overlook problems that may plague their feet. So whether you have just…
Do you feel like you have a pebble in your shoe even when you know there’s not? This could be a symptom of Morton’s neuroma. Fortunately, when you visit The Podiatry Group of South Texas, serving various regions throughout Southern Texas, you’ll see a foot doctor who can provide either nonsurgical or surgical treatment to…
You may think the only way to enhance your competitive edge is for you to change your thought process and push yourself. However, certain issues with your feet and ankles can hinder your performance. Therefore, a trip to see a foot and ankle doctor in South Texas at The Podiatry Group of South Texas might…
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes a great deal of pain in specific joints – commonly in the big toe. It stems from uric acid accumulation in your bloodstream. The uric acid crystallizes in the joint and causes severe pain as it comes into contact with nearby structures in the tight space. Since…
Custom orthotics are specially designed inserts made for an individual’s specific anatomical and condition requirements. They are used to accommodate or correct gait or structural abnormalities and can help to correct an irregular walking pattern that may be causing symptoms of foot, ankle, leg, or back pain. Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons often prescribe custom orthotics…
Once your podiatrist in South Texas tells you that you need ankle surgery, you may have questions about the procedure and, most importantly, recovery. You might wonder what the rehabilitation process will be like. Fortunately, you’ll undergo a comprehensive rehabilitation program with The Podiatry Group in South Texas to help you regain full function in…
There is a type of stress fracture that commonly occurs in people in the military, and it is called a march fracture of one of the metatarsals. The condition was first described in 1885, experienced by Prussian soldiers. As with other types of stress fractures, it occurs due to repetitive microtrauma to the area from…
Your feet and ankles bear the weight of your entire body. When something goes wrong with just one foot or ankle, it can significantly impact your daily activities. Ankle pain or discomfort can occur from an overuse or trauma injury. In particular, pain above the heel is typically associated with a condition called Achilles tendonitis….
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot called the plantar fascia, which supports the arch of your foot and absorbs impact with every step you take. Treating plantar fasciitis involves determining the root cause,…
