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.
3 Medical Myths About Diabetic Foot Care
If you have diabetes, foot care isn’t just about comfort. It is about limb preservation! Chronically high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels and nerves in the lower extremities. This leads to Peripheral Neuropathy (loss of protective sensation) and poor circulation. A minor scrape that a healthy person would heal in a week can quickly escalate into a life-threatening ulcer for a diabetic patient.
CrossFit & The Achilles
The Box Jump. We see more Achilles ruptures from this single exercise than almost any other gym activity. For this blog post, Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland will explain why that’s the case (and how you can avoid getting hurt!).
Is Your Kinetic Chain Out of Whack?
These days, we demand efficiency. We want our phones to be fast, our coffee to be instant, and our healthcare to be precise. Yet, many of us are walking around on a “system” that is out of alignment, causing a ripple effect of pain throughout our entire body.
That system is called the Kinetic Chain.
Daily Walking Helps Your Health…But Only If You Do It Right!
The difference between a walk that transforms your health and one that’s just “going through the motions” lies in the details. In this blog, Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland explains how to turn ‘steps in the right direction’ into actual exercise!
What You Need to Know About Turf Toe
While many fans may shrug off a toe injury as minor, in sports like football, soccer, and even basketball, a condition known as “turf toe” can seriously impact performance and recovery. Below, Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland explains why this type of injury shouldn’t be underestimated.
“Is That Normal?” A Parent’s Guide to Foot & Ankle Deformities
It can be tough to tell the difference between a minor issue that will resolve on its own and a potential problem that needs professional attention. That’s why Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland has put together the following guide! Read on so you know what’s ‘normal’…and what’s not.
Taking Care of Achilles Tendonitis
Tendonitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the tough cords connecting muscle to bone, and while it is common, especially for active individuals, it can really hurt. And that’s not the worst part: left unchecked, it can lead to chronic issues or even a rupture. Understanding how tendonitis develops, what to do when it strikes,…
The Foot Fracture Checklist
OUCH! You dropped something heavy, twisted awkwardly, or took a hard fall, and now your foot is in serious pain. You wonder: Is it fractured? We can help you figure that out! Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland put together a checklist to help you assess the immediate signs and respond appropriately, too. The Symptom…
Does Your Foot Require Surgery? 3 Injuries That Go Beyond Conservative Care
Foot and ankle injuries can happen to anyone, from athletes pushing their limits to those simply navigating icy sidewalks. And while many of these injuries can be treated conservatively, some may require surgery to restore full function and mobility. Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland is here to explain which interventions make the most sense…
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