The rate of obesity in this country is something that we’re quite concerned about at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland. Dr. Megan L. Oltmann and Dr. Craig B. Frey, our expert podiatrists, see a large number of patients whose foot issues are caused by or exacerbated by obesity. These include conditions like heel pain, […]
Older folks can be gravely injured when they take a fall. In fact, the National Council on Aging tells us that “falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans.” That’s why National Falls Prevention Awareness Day exists. This year, we observe Falls Prevention Awareness on September 22 – aptly chosen, […]
If you’ve got a bunion, it’s probably been developing slowly over the years and gradually getting worse. Bunions cause burning and numbness, soreness and pain, inflammation and redness. The part you can’t easily visualize is that the actual structure of your big toe joint is changing. The bones are becoming misaligned. Your big toe can […]
It’s fall soccer season! National zeal for the sport – which has always been high – has skyrocketed since the USA performed so well in the 2014 World Cup championship. Kids love it, and as we speak they’re trying out for school and town teams of all levels. The more kids there are playing […]