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.

Why Does Getting Healthy Hurt Your Feet?

You finally decided to prioritize your health. You cleaned up your diet, joined a gym, or started walking three miles a day. You are shedding pounds, your clothes fit better, and you feel great…except for one glaring problem. Your feet hurt. At Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, we know this phenomenon well. It is one of the most common reasons active adults end up in our treatment chairs.

Ballet Flats, Flat Feet, and Podiatric Problems

Ballet flats have become a staple in many women’s wardrobes, offering a stylish and comfortable alternative to high heels. However, that comfort comes with a cost. Despite their popularity, these seemingly innocuous shoes can contribute to podiatric problems, especially for those with flat feet. For this blog, the Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland will…

Step into 2024 With Prevention, Repair, and Proactive Care

The new year is well underway, and there’s no time like the present to give your feet a fresh start. Prioritizing foot health isn’t just about pedicures and aesthetic concerns; rather, it involves a blend of preventative strategies, wellness hacks, and innovative treatment options that combine to provide the rest of your body with a…

3 Clues That Your Orthotics Need Replacing

Our podiatrists turn to orthotics to treat various foot and ankle problems. Orthotic shoe inserts are custom-fitted to support your exact foot anatomy (we take molds of your feet here in our office) and are used to treat plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, flat feet, bursitis, ankle pain, and many other conditions. Custom orthotics are versatile and…

“Foot Pain is Inevitable” – and Other Myths, Misunderstandings, and Falsehoods About Feet

With the rise of social media, came the startling idea that the truth is not always apparent. Anybody can post to Twitter or Facebook, but what they say isn’t necessarily true. And even though myths and falsehoods have always been with us, social media has helped them flourish. Today, we’d like to quash some common…

When to Worry About Your Child’s Flat Feet

It’s very common for young children to have flat feet. In fact, from birth until age 3 or 4, almost all children’s feet have no visible arch. By the time most kids are about 5 years old, their feet will have lost their cute, pudgy, fat pads and developed arches that last into adulthood. Most…

What’s Causing Your Lower Leg, Ankle, or Foot Pain?

Now that we’ve seen some serious hints of spring weather here in Cuyahoga, Portage, Summit, and Geauga Counties, people are bursting out of their homes to walk, run, and play outside.