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You rely on your feet for mobility and balance. It goes without saying that you need to take care of them the way you would any equipment that you consider valuable. Regardless of whether you’re living an active lifestyle, investing in keeping your feet in tip-top condition allows you to enjoy a good quality of…
Most people neglect their feet until an issue develops that garners their attention, such as pain, a wound, or abnormal growths, such as bunions. You can avoid foot-related problems from worsening – and even developing in many cases – by regularly seeing a foot doctor, also known as a podiatrist. With the help of this…
When you need treatment for a podiatric condition or injury, you want a foot and ankle specialist with the knowledge, skills, and compassion to help you move safely and comfortably again. What’s the best way to choose a foot doctor? Read here about the qualifications and practices you should look out for. Why Should I…
Have you noticed a bony bump forming at the base of your big toe, on the side of your foot? That may be a bunion, which often results from arthritis or from wearing shoes that are too tight. A bunion can develop when your big toe turns inward and overlaps with the next toe. This…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re feeling pain in your ankle, you would not immediately jump to the conclusion that it’s arthritis – especially if it’s preceded by physical activities, such as sports, or an accident, such as a fall. However, many people actually experience ankle pain because of their condition. This is especially true when ankle pain occurs…
