Aaron Rodgers, Rick Snyder & other Achilles Tendon injury sufferers
There’s been a lot of buzz in recent years regarding the Achilles tendon injury. Recently, NY Jets’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon, sparking a debate about the safety of playing on turf. And, a few years back, former Michigan governor Rick Snyder felt a “pop” in his right foot while jogging, learning that…
How to Train for Half Marathon with Lower Foot Injury Risks
Want to train for a half marathon without getting hurt? Well, as it turns out, you can learn a lot from ultra-marathoners. Let’s take a look to see what we mean. How to Train for Half Marathon: Lessons from High Milers In case you didn’t know, an ultra-marathon consists of running well over 26.2 miles.…
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: What Are They?
What are diabetic foot ulcers and who do they affect? These are serious foot wounds; they can impact patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In fact, about one-third of patients with diabetes end up developing an ulcer. Among those individuals, half will develop infections in their ulcers. And once a patient has an…
4 Ways to Prevent and Treat Bunions
If you’re ready to treat bunions, you aren’t alone. In fact, about 33% of American adults have one. [i] (And that rate goes up if bunions run in your family, because they tend to be genetic.) So, if you have a big bump on the side of your foot, whether or not it hurts, it…
Try This Foot Workout for Better Balance
Next time you hit the gym, think about trying a new foot workout, too. Better yet? Just try it at home. Because, either way, these few simple steps can help you achieve less foot pain, fewer injuries, and better balance, too! Here’s how and why it works! Why try a foot workout? Our podiatrists in…
Here’s Why These 8 Shoe Styles are Worst for Your Feet
Did you know that avoid the worst shoe styles for your feet is as important as wearing the right ones? In our Spring and Tomball, TX podiatry practice, we know that wearing the right shoes matters. With proper foot gear, you can avoid pain and walk or exercise comfortably. But with the wrong pair? Well,…
3 Ways to Tell if You Have a Sprained or Broken Ankle
When you’re moving just fine and then you step the wrong way, you may feel pain in your foot or ankle. Right away, you’ll know something is wrong. But it may be harder to tell if you’ve sprained or broken your ankle, or simply experiencing a little discomfort. That makes a lot of sense, when…
Check out the Exciting New Bunionectomy Technique!
For many bunion sufferers, a bunionectomy is the only way to find relief. Recently, Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore posted on Instagram about his excitement over bunion surgery, hoping it would turn him into “a foot model.” But, while Shemar was ready to go under the knife, according to The Daily Mail, women are among…
Check out Your Health Plan with a Broken Foot
With 26 bones inside, any injury could leave you with a broken foot. That’s especially true because many of the bones are small and delicate, especially those in your toes and midfoot. Even worse? They can be hard to heal, because we put lots of pressure on our feet. And many bones in the foot…
3 Signs You Need Help for Heel Spurs
Do you need help for heel spurs? Or are you wondering what’s causing that bony bump on the back of your heel? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Heel spurs are bone spurs that form at the back of your heel. And bone spurs are just extra bone that grows on top of your…