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Physical therapy is a treatment we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists recommend to our patients to recover from various foot and ankle conditions. But did you know that you can do these exercises from the comfort of your own home?
Recovering from foot and ankle injuries can be a challenging journey, but physical therapy plays a vital role in restoring mobility and strength. Read on as Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists outlines why incorporating physical therapy into your recovery plan is essential for optimal healing, so you can get stepping in the right direction. 1. Personalized…
Sesamoids—small, specialized bones embedded within tendons—play a crucial role when it comes to your feet. Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists has compiled important information about these lesser-known bones to provide the necessary background in case any issues arise.
After a foot or ankle injury, it’s understandable that you want to get back on your feet fast. However, the recovery process is crucial in order to make sure you won’t experience any setbacks. In this blog post, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explores the numerous advantages of physical therapy after a foot or ankle injury…
It’s Arthritis Awareness Month, and since foot arthritis causes a variety of symptoms that impact mobility and overall quality of life, it’s important to the team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists that patients understand how arthritis affects the feet. Symptoms of Foot Arthritis Foot arthritis can present with various symptoms, including pain, stiffness, swelling, and…
Foot conditions are tricky because they affect your daily mobility, and chronic calcaneal conditions are no exception. Below, the team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists explores three common chronic calcaneal conditions to help you find the potential culprit of your foot pain. Plantar Fasciitis This condition is characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a…
We all started with flat feet. It is just a part of how we grow and develop. Over time, our arches form. The development can happen around age 6. However, there is a chance this doesn’t happen. When this occurs, you have a condition known as flat feet.
Plantar Fasciitis causes pain in your heel area near the bottom. The plantar fascia of your foot is a ligament that connects your heel to your foot, and it is thick. When it is inflamed, you will experience heel pain, stiffness, and trouble walking. While the exact reason for this issue is still being studied, many…
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