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.…
3 Ways to Prevent Youth Sports Injuries
Even in normal times, youth sports injuries are common. Kids want to do their best, and coaches push them to work harder than ever. Then, when you factor in the long, hot days of summer, problems become even more likely. After all, many kids spent the school year moving less than before due to academic…
5 Reasons Why Laser Therapy is your Pain Relief Solution
In out Spring, TX podiatric practice, we offer MLS laser therapy to patients seeking pain relief. As our podiatrists have become laser-therapy experts, even training other podiatry practices across the country, our patients have embraced this cutting-edge technology. As our patient Pierre B. shared, “After having a severe case of Plantar Fasciitis, we tried all…
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…
Runners Heel Could Improve with a Post-run Stretch
Runner’s heel, or plantar fasciitis, can be a common problem for athletes who train daily. Now, some people say you can clear up post-running foot pain with a daily foot massage. But that’s not always possible. Instead, after your daily run, consider removing your sneakers and socks to perform foot stretches. First, that can help soothe…
Biomechanics and Running Strides: What You Need to Know
When we talk about running strides and impact, we usually need to know your weight and running speed. But those numbers alone can’t determine the force of a step. And that’s because we all have different biomechanics. Want to reduce the impact of running on your body? Here’s what you need to know. Running Strides…
How to Clear Athlete’s Foot
Do you want to know how to clear athlete’s foot and prevent it from spreading? Well, the answer may be different for everyone. After all, there are more than 40 different fungi that cause this infection, and some need different treatments than others. At the same time, about 25% of all people will get this…
Skin Cream May Help Treat Neuropathy
If you have diabetic nerve pain, you know it’s hard to treat neuropathy. Now, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital are working on a cream to fight peripheral neuropathy, a form of nerve damage commonly faced by people with diabetes. But whether or not they’re successful, you have many different options to help you find pain…
Arch Pain and Heel Pain: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
If arch pain or heel pain makes you miserable, you want answers. And our Louetta Foot and Ankle specialists are here to help. That was the case for our patient Rev. Frieda K., who recently shared: “I visited Dr. Anum Dhukani… My visit with her was excellent. She told me what to do to have…
Avoid Chronic Plantar Fasciitis with Early Treatment
When you have heel pain, a small problem can become chronic plantar fasciitis if you don’t seek early treatment. But what is plantar fasciitis? And what are your treatment options? Let’s take a closer look! What is plantar fasciitis? This term describes inflammation of the plantar fascia. (That’s the thick band of tissue at the…
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