Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Ultrasounds Can Be Used to Check Your Blood Flow Do you have foot pain, numbness, tingling, or cold feet? If so, you may need to see a podiatrist for vascular testing. Vascular testing in podiatry is used to assess the blood flow to your feet and ankles and to...

Stretches and Strengthening for Sore Feet Running is a great exercise, but sometimes it can leave your feet feeling sore. Adding strength training exercises before your run, and stretching after your run, may be just what your feet need. Strengthening exercises...

Possible Foot Ailments Related to Diabetes Foot conditions can be common among diabetic patients. The risk for specific foot ailments to develop may be reduced by controlling the insulin levels in the blood. Patients who have elevated sugar levels may notice...

Pregnancy and Swollen Feet Swelling of the feet during pregnancy is incredibly common and usually not a cause for concern. While you may not have full control over your swelling, there are steps you can take that might reduce your discomfort. Avoiding standing for...

Diagnosing and Treating Ankle Sprains An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries that occurs when ligaments that keep the ankle stable are damaged.  Ankle sprains are commonly caused by a twist of the ankle, and athletes whose sports require frequent...

Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet? Suffering from this type of pain? You may have the foot condition known as Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma may develop as a result of ill-fitting footwear and existing foot deformities. We can...