Exercises can strain Overweight Children Causing Foot Pain
Overweight children may experience foot pain. According to an Australian study, the pressure of certain exercises may be to blame. You see, because these kids can have fatter and flatter feet, overweight children are at risk for increased pressure on the arch—leading to foot pain and discomfort. This could ultimately cause kids to avoid participating…
5 Ways to Spot a Broken Ankle
In our active society, a broken ankle injuries is increasingly common. Just recently, the Museum of Ice Cream was sued when a guest broke his ankle after jumping into a sprinkle pit. Whether you trip down the stairs, or roll your ankle on the basketball court, sprains and fractures are possible—and easily diagnosed at Louetta…
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…
Are Crocs Good for Your Feet?
Crocs are a super popular kids’ shoe. And adults love them too. (Brooke Shields even rocked them at the 2024 Tony Awards while recovering from foot surgery.) Now, these rubber shoes are easy to slip on and off. And, at least in the short term, they may feel pretty comfortable. But are Crocs good for…
New Ways to Fight Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Here at our Spring and Tomball, TX podiatry practices, we do everything we can to prevent diabetic foot ulcers. We know that this complication of diabetes affects as many as 15% of diabetic patients. And developing an ulcer is a major risk factor for foot amputations, or even death. In fact, about half of the…
Here’s How to Manage Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Need help managing foot and ankle arthritis? While we closed out National Arthritis Awareness Month in May, we wanted to bring attention to the ways this disease affects your feet and ankles. It’s especially important information for the summer months, since you want to spend more time on your feet enjoying the best of the…
Here’s How to Spot Flat Feet in Children Before they Cause Trouble
Are you worried that flat feet in children will cause your little one pain? Do you wonder when you need to seek help for your child’s flat feet? Here’s what you need to know! A Child’s Changing Body Children are in a constant state of growth and development, so they often require frequent shopping…
Why Blisters are a Summer Problem
Each summer, more and more patients are plagued by blisters on their feet. For many, the problems start when they wear the wrong shoes. All day. In hot weather that makes their feet sweat. But what are blisters, and how do real people keep them from ruining summer fun, or other goals? Here’s what you…
Reducing Morton’s Neuroma in Active Women
When you’re very active, you’re at an increased risk for Morton’s Neuroma. So to reduce that risk, the Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) is trying to focus on reducing nerve disorders (neuromas) for active women. According to Kris DiNucci, a conference presenter, Morton’s Neuroma develops more often…
3D Scans Show How High Heels Hurt Feet
High heels hurt feet, even though many of you likely have closets full of them. In fact, stilettos are so tough on your toes and ankles that Lily Collins said she saw her podiatrist every week while filming Emily in Paris and rocking high heels daily. So, we know that these shoes don’t feel great.…