Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

What Is A Stress Fracture? Patients who have endured a stress fracture in the foot may run or walk through the pain and discomfort that is often associated with this type of injury. It develops gradually from overuse, and is considered to be a hairline fracture....

How to Find Mild Relief From Cracked Heels The ailment that is known as cracked heels develops as a result of a lack of moisture in the skin. This can happen for a variety of reasons. These may include having specific medical conditions, wearing shoes that have an...

Routine Medical Exams May Help to Prevent Falling It is an unnatural feeling to fall, and it is considered to be a common occurrence among the elderly population. It can produce fear in accomplishing daily activities, and many people can experience serious...

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 wound. The information provided in...

Simple Stretches That Can Help Your Feet People who regularly stretch their feet are often aware of the benefits that can come from frequently practicing foot stretches. An effective way to stretch the Achilles tendon is done by standing on a step, and gently...

What Causes a Hammertoe? When the joints of the toes are affected, it’s likely that one may develop a hammertoe. Hammertoes are often recognized by their hammer-like appearance, as this condition causes the affected toe to bend downward. The second, third,...