Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Pickleball and Plantar FasciitisMany people who play pickleball love to win. They may work hard at perfecting their sport and unfortunately, their feet may pay the price. The heel of the foot is commonly affected in pickleball players, which may be indicative of...

Flip Flops Lack Arch Support The popular shoes that are known as flip flops date back to 1500 B.C. They have the same Y-shaped construction, and today they are available in a variety of colors and styles. Despite the ease of wearing these types of shoes, they can...

Heel Pain Can Be Treated!Do you suffer from heel pain when you get up in the morning? If so, you should seek professional help and have a proper diagnosis performed. Heel pain can be caused by several different foot-related conditions. The information provided in...

Soaking the Feet at the End of the Work DayPeople who have jobs that require standing for most of the day may have sore feet. The feet absorb the body’s weight, and achiness may happen faster when incorrect shoes are worn. The body may have difficulty moving the...

What Is Gout Caused By? Gout is a painful foot condition. People who are afflicted with gout may find the pain so debilitating that walking may temporarily become difficult, if not impossible to do. It is a form of arthritis that is caused by excess uric acid in...

Possible Relief From Cracked HeelsPeople who have cracked heels are often aware of how their feet look in flip flops, or other types of backless shoes. This condition can be unsightly, and it affects approximately 20 percent of people across the country. There are...