Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

What Causes Flat Foot in Adults? A flat foot is a foot deformity that happens when the middle of the feet fails to form an arch when standing. Although this can be found in children with developing feet, its presence in your adult years should be a cause of...

Sports Foot Injuries and Conditions One of the major responsibilities of the feet is supporting our body weight. The feet are composed of load-bearing structures that are capable of withstanding the stress of running, jumping or most sports activities. But feet...

Foot Care Tips to Avoid High Heel Injuries Wearing high heels can be considered both as a sport and an art. Imagine wearing high heels all day and without breaking a sweat. The problem with high heels is that this was not designed for supporting the feet. In fact,...

Does Touching Toads Cause Warts? Ummmm…no. Frogs and Toads do not give people warts. Plantar warts are benign growths (not cancerous) that develop most commonly on the bottom of your feet caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV) — a common...

Pregnancy and Your Feet Pregnancy and Foot PainThere is no question that being pregnant brings with it changes physical and emotional changes. It’s quite common for pregnant women to experience not only general body aches and pains but also pain and swelling in the...

Foot Orthotics: Who needs them? Foot orthotics are devices designed to restore your natural foot function by controlling abnormal muscle imbalances. Many foot pain complaints such as heel pain, forefoot pain, knee pain, and lower back pain are caused by poor foot...