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Have you noticed those chunky, moon-boot-looking sneakers everywhere lately? It seems like everyone from marathon runners to people working at the grocery store has traded in their sleek flats for massive slabs of foam. You might be wondering if this is just the latest fashion statement or if your feet will actually thank you for…
Almost everyone has twisted or rolled their ankle at some point. For most, the pain and swelling fade away, and life returns to normal. But for others, their initial sprain lingers… and never quite goes away.
High impact sports come with consequences, often for the feet and ankles that hit the ground first. No sport makes this clearer than basketball, which features plenty of jumping and quick changes in direction that can leave you aching later on. At Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, we know firsthand that chronic ankle instability often starts…
As you’re driving the ball down the court, you know that this is about to be your best move yet. Then, something happens. Was it a twist, a roll, or a turn? Either way, something has happened to your ankle, and you’re going down. Yikes! You may have just experienced an all-too-common injury: an ankle…
Crunch! Uh oh. The sound of a crunch can mean a few things, and sometimes it’s not a good sound. Did you step on an ornament or a piece of leftover glass from an earlier accident? Whatever you do, stop, look, and make the right move. Face it — holiday decorations can go up pretty…
Is your team playing this weekend? Whether you’re watching the big game or cheering on the athlete in your family, you hold your breath for a moment when someone is injured. Witnessing someone in pain or wondering the extent of an injury can be frightening. As a parent of an athlete, the wait can seem…
Our feet have a bigger job than we think, and they need the proper care. As we become more active, get older, and continue to go about our daily lives, you can find that our feet suffer from various issues that can cause pain and other problems later on. Thankfully, a podiatrist knows how to…
Summer is a popular time for people to get in shape and try new workouts. While that is a positive thing to strive for, people don’t understand that many injuries can occur due to the strain. Because of this, you need to be aware of what can happen if you push yourself too hard this…
Running is a great activity to improve your health, but it can also damage your feet unless you take preventive steps. Luckily for runners, there are simple tips that you can use to keep yourself in great form. Tips to Prevent Harm to Your Feet Wear the proper shoes Wearing running shoes helps prevent pain, rubbing, blisters,…
Metatarsalgia is a painful inflammation that occurs in the ball of your foot. You will find that this condition usually comes into play from overuse in sporting injuries that have come about from jumping or running. However, suppose you are prone to wearing shoes that don’t fit, experience foot abnormalities such as bunions or hammertoe,…
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries seen by foot doctors. They often occur without warning when you wrong foot yourself while stepping over a curb, exercising, or playing sports.
When multiple ankle sprains are ignored, the joint can become chronically unstable. This condition can cause poor balance and you may even alter your gait to compensate, leading to issues when exercising.
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