The Risks of Rucking
We already know that daily walking helps your health…but only if you do it right. However, strapping 20 to 40 extra pounds to your body fundamentally changes how your feet strike the ground.
How to Solve Common Back-to-School Foot Problems for Kids
Sending your kids back to class means dealing with sudden growth spurts, locker room germs, and sports injuries. At the Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, we see a surge of these problems every autumn, so we’re quite familiar with how to handle them…and prevent them!
Is It Time to Replace Your Custom Orthotics?
If you rely on prescription inserts to keep you moving comfortably, you might be wondering how long they actually last. Foot and Ankle Associates of Cleveland takes pride in designing Custom Orthotics that are built to withstand heavy daily use. Still, we also know that even the highest quality medical devices undergo normal wear and tear over time.
Why Does It Feel Like I’m Walking on a Pebble?
Have you ever taken off your shoe because it felt like something was stuck inside, only to discover there was nothing there? If it constantly feels like you’re walking on a pebble, even when your shoe is empty, it’s a sign that something more than simple irritation could be going on.
How Your Golf Swing is Secretly Hurting Your Big Toe
Summer is the perfect time to hit the local links and perfect your drive. However, if you consistently walk off the eighteenth hole with a throbbing, swollen big toe, your footwear is failing you.
Plantar Fasciitis, Tendonitis, and Running Spring Miles
Spring training means more miles for runners, more time outdoors…and way more overuse injuries for us to treat! It makes sense: after all, when you rapidly increase your mileage or intensity outside, your tendons and bones take the brunt of the impact.
What Can You Do About Arthritis in Your Feet and Ankles?
Walking around shouldn’t make your feet hurt. And yet, thousands of people experience foot pain every day, even though podiatrists like ours exist to provide relief! One of the many sources of constant, persistent foot pain is arthritis. Since May is Arthritis Awareness Month, it seems like a good time to take a closer look…
5 Easy Things to Learn During Foot Health Awareness Month
This coming weekend is not only the start of a new month, but it’s one of the best months of the year from our podiatrists’ point of view. April is Foot Health Awareness Month – a time for us to shout from this virtual rooftop about what our doctors can do for your feet. We…
Lowering Your Blood Pressure Improves Heart Health
This February is American Heart Month, and we’re putting the focus on high blood pressure as it relates to heart health. There’s nothing fake about this news: high blood pressure puts you at risk for all kinds of life-threatening issues such as strokes, kidney disease, loss of vision, heart attacks, heart failure, and more. You…
Let’s Talk About Infant and Children’s Foot Care
Congratulations – you’re a new mom or dad! You may be wondering if your child’s feet need any particular care. Let’s take a peek at what to expect at various ages. Our experienced podiatric surgeons, Dr. Craig B. Frey, Dr. Megan L. Oltmann, Dr. Jim Swienconek, Dr. Rachel Robinson, and Dr. Courtney Yoder are experts at diagnosing specific foot or…
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