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.
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!).
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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,…
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…
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