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Educational Resources

What are the Early Signs of Bunions?

If you notice the early signs of bunions, you can seek immediate treatment. Before small bunions get larger, you can often treat them without surgery. So you want to catch these bumps ASAP. How can you do that? Read on to find out more. But first… What is a bunion? A bunion is a bony…

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Did a High Ankle Sprain Lose the Superbowl?

This morning, everyone is talking about Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs‘ shocking loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The superstar quarterback was denied his three-peat victory, and faced sack after sack. Could a high ankle sprain be the cause? Our Spring and Tomball, TX podiatrists are here to investigate. But first… What is a…

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New York Knicks lose Anunoby to Sprained Ankle

OG Anunoby is out of the game and listed as day-to-day for the New York Knicks because of a mild sprained ankle. He’d sustained the injury during a non-contact incident. Initially, doctors suspected a foot fracture. But after an MRI, the sprain was diagnosed. Still, despite the ‘mild’ designation, a sprained ankle requires medical attention…

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Why You Shouldn’t Delay Foot Surgery

We know that scheduling foot surgery can be scary. You don’t want to deal with down time or a recovery period. And so, you delay getting your procedure on the calendar. So, yes, you aren’t being sidelined for recovery. But, most likely, you’re being less active than you want to be because of the condition…

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Why Sockless Loafers and Fungal Foot Infections Go Hand in Hand

Calling all trendy men: stop wearing your loafers without socks, or you’re at major risk for fungal foot infections! And even if you don’t develop an infection, your feet will start to stink if you wear those trendsetting loafers without socks. Unfortunately, the look, originally made popular by stars such as Ryan Gosling and Jude Law,…

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LeBron James Comes Back from Plantar Fasciitis

At the end of last year, LeBron James missed several Lakers’ games due to plantar fasciitis. Luckily, if his recent slam dunk against the Mavericks is any indication, he’s recovered from his injury and is back in top form. Now, we know that plantar Fasciitis can be painful and frustrating, especially for professional athletes. If…

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What is a Jones Fracture?

If you break your fifth metatarsal bone between the bone’s shaft and base, you’ve suffered a Jones fracture. Located on the outer edge of the foot, near the base of the pinky toe, this injury is particularly challenging, as limited blood flow to the area makes healing more difficult. Jones Fracture Risks This fracture is…

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How to Train for Half Marathon with Lower Foot Injury Risks

Want to train for a half marathon without getting hurt? Unfortunately, injuries are very common when training for long-distance races like marathons and half marathons. In fact, former Good Morning America anchor TJ Holmes announced his running life was over after getting hurt during the NYC marathon. Well, as it turns out, you can learn…

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Do Flat Shoes Cause Plantar Fasciitis?

Can you develop flat-shoes plantar fasciitis? Here’s the deal. Many fashion-forward women know that it hurts to wear high heels for extended periods of time. But what they might forget? Flat shoes—especially those with little to no arch support—can cause just as many problems. Let’s take a closer look   Flat Shoes Plantar Fasciitis: One…

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5 Moves (and One Tip) to Beat Flat Feet Problems

Most people have a visible arch in their feet; if you don’t, you might have flat feet problems. With this condition, one or both of your feet have no visible arch when you’re standing. This can lead to foot or heel pain, swelling and inflammation, as well as other concerns. Luckily, the podiatrists at Louetta…

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