One minute all is going well and the next you’ve gone and twisted your ankle. It’s as quick as one false step off a curb, one crash landing on the football field, or one off-kilter bounce off a trampoline. Ankle injuries happen to the best of us. In fact, a sprained ankle sends almost 30,000…
“It’s the little things.” You’ve heard that phrase tossed around. We’re told to appreciate the little things that come our way: an unexpected compliment; someone holding the door open for you; the way a loving child might reach up and stroke your hair. When it comes to your health, it turns out that the little…
Here’s a unique holiday that probably hasn’t made it into your calendar: January 2 is National Personal Trainer Awareness Day. What is it? Personal Trainer Awareness Day is an attempt to publicize the many ways that personal trainers can help you reach your fitness goals. Why January 2? This is the time of year when…
‘Tis the season for giving! At Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, we think some of the best gifts are the ones that help keep our patients’ feet healthy. Life is just better when you’re not dealing with aching feet. So improve a loved one’s life by gifting them with products that’ll keep the bounce…
What does it mean to have flat feet? It’s all about the arch. First, you have to understand that feet normally have an arch. That’s the inside of the middle of your foot (the left side of your right foot; the right side of your left foot). Generally, that part of your foot curves upward,…
Feet are some of the most neglected parts of our bodies. At Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, we’ve put together a list of some common foot abuses. They’re easy to fix, and we encourage you to do so! You’re wearing the wrong size shoes. If you haven’t had your feet measured since the 11thgrade,…
Remember Gumby? He’s that green, clay cartoon character whose outrageous flexibility helps him out of tricky situations. You may not ever need to stretch your legs to three times their length like this animated TV and movie star, but being able to stretch certainly has its advantages, especially as we get older. Having good flexibility…
Toenail care is right up there on your to-do list, right? It isn’t? Well, aside from the occasional at-home pedicure, is there anything you need to do to your toenails on a regular basis? At Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, we say “yes.” There are definitely some things you can do to make sure…
Childhood obesity has become a big problem in our country – so much so that the month of September is designated as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Podiatrists Craig B. Frey, DPM and Meghan L. Oltmann, DPM want you to know that feet can really suffer when you’re overweight. Even worse, studies show that a child…
We invite you to set aside some time on August 17, 2018, to show your feet some love, because…it’s National I Love My Feet Day! The podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland believe that one of the most important ways you can love your feet is to house them in the proper shoes….
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