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.
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!).
Cold, Red, or Itchy Foot Skin? It Might Reveal Your Metabolic Health
If you’ve been treating a “skin condition” that just won’t go away, the problem might not be on your foot—it might be in your body. Below, the Foot and Ankle Associates of Cleveland will explain how you can decode those signals.
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.
What is This Bump on My Big Toe? A Guide to Bunions
Have you noticed a painful, bony bump forming at the base of your big toe? This common issue, known as a bunion, can make wearing shoes and even walking a painful experience.
What Grade is YOUR Ankle Sprain? A Podiatrist’s Guide
That sudden, painful roll of your ankle – it’s a common injury that can happen anywhere, anytime.
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