How to Help Your Teen Protect Their Ankles from Fall Sports Injuries
Has your teen already begun practice for football, volleyball, soccer, or another Fall sport?
As a parent, it’s your personal nightmare that your son or daughter experiences a devastating foot or ankle injury that sidelines them for the season, and causes pain into their adult years. Ankle [...] Read More
The Right Shoes to Prevent Foot & Ankle Injuries If You’re Overweight and Getting Back in Shape
If you’ve got a few more pounds on than you’d like and you’re making a personal commitment to getting back into shape, your ankles are at risk.
You don’t want to start off strong and lose several pounds, only to experience an ankle injury that sidelines you (and all your awesome progress) [...] Read More
The Right Summer Footwear for Nearly Every Occasion
Ever try to go for a run in sandals?
Maybe you can do it for a few yards or so. But you’d never do it if you wanted to truly run and get a workout.
So, you make a decision and wear athletic shoes if you want to run or walk a decent distance.
That’s an obvious one. But, many forget [...] Read More
5 Steps to Fit and Fabulous Feet this Summer
In Texas, we’re lucky because we get a longer summer than the northern states. They really only get summer from about mid-May until mid-September, and possibly shorter.
And during summer, you think of all the ways you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. Visions of stretching out in the golden [...] Read More
4 Most Opportune Times to See Your Podiatrist
When you experience a foot injury, or if you’re planning a big change in your exercise routine, are you best off taking care of things yourself, seeing your regular general practice doctor, or going to a specialist podiatrist?
The truth is it depends. Your situation is unique. As you decide [...] Read More
6 Things Your Podiatrist Wish You Knew
Feet today get more attention than they ever did in the past. Technology has enabled society to grow to the point where you have the time and money to care about the issues that happen with your feet.
Do you know everything that’s important to know about foot and ankle care? Here are some [...] Read More
How to Find the Right Diabetic Shoes
Do you remember those big, ugly, black, square-toed shoes diabetics used to have to wear?
Fortunately, you don’t have to resign yourself to such hideous footwear anymore if you’re a diabetic. Footwear has changed a lot. And it certainly improves your life with diabetes in many ways it [...] Read More
4 Benefits of Walking for Diabetics
In addition to your diet, the best thing you can do to keep your diabetes in check is to walk regularly.
But, as you know, a simple scrape can turn into a lot more trouble. So, first start by making sure it’s okay to walk or do your desired form of exercise by checking with your doctor. [...] Read More
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains If You’re Getting Active for the First Time in a Long Time
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 [...] Read More
4 Benefits of Diabetic Shoes
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 [...] Read More
