Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Growing Feet and Injuries in Active Kids Children and teens are active and still growing, which makes their lower extremities more prone to certain injuries. Growth plates, which are areas of developing bone near the ends of long bones, are weaker than surrounding...

Common Causes of Ankle Pain Ankle pain can develop for several reasons, involving the bones, ligaments, tendons, or muscles that support the joint. The ankle connects the leg bones to the foot and allows movement while keeping the body stable. A common cause of...

Common Causes of Foot Pain in Women Foot pain in women may develop from several lifestyle and health-related factors that place stress on the feet. Wearing high heel shoes or shoes that fit improperly can increase pressure on the forefoot and toes, often leading to...

Orthotics May Help Prevent Cycling-Related Foot Injuries Cycling is a popular endurance activity that relies on repeated lower extremity movement and stable foot positioning on the pedals. However, musculoskeletal foot injuries may occur when the feet and ankles...

Wounds That Don’t Heal Need to Be Checked Your feet are covered most of the day. If you’re diabetic, periodic screening is important for good health. Numbness is often a sign of diabetic foot and can mask a sore or...

High Heels and Damage to the Feet High heels may look stylish, but they can place heavy strain on the feet and the rest of the body. When the heel is lifted, body weight shifts forward onto the ball of the foot. This added pressure can lead to pain, bunions, curled...