Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Plantar Fasciitis Prevention Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot injuries and the most frequent cause of heel pain. This condition occurs when the plantar fascia, a ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot, becomes inflamed usually due to...

Do You Suffer From Painful Feet? Painful deformities, such as hammertoes, can be treated. Stop living with foot pain, and have beautiful feet again! The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If...

Signs and Symptoms of Claw Toes If trying on shoes isn’t as much fun as it used to be, it may be caused by the development of hammertoes, also known as claw toes. This condition is recognizable by an unsightly bump on the knuckle of the toe, which can rub against...

The Importance of Diagnosing an Ankle Sprain The bones in the ankle are connected by a variety of ligaments. Ankle sprains occur when these ligaments become either overstretched or torn, usually because the ankle is twisted. Mild ankle sprains mean that the ankle...

What Are Gout Tophi? Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream. This acid can crystallize and become lodged in the joints of the feet, leading to sudden and intense pain, swelling, and inflammation. Gout typically flares up and...

Ways to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease When someone experiences peripheral vascular disease, (also called peripheral artery disease, or PAD), the primary cause is a decrease of blood flow to a body part other than the brain or heart. This is usually caused by a...