Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

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,...

Where Is The Cuboid Bone Located? There are seven bones in the foot that are referred to as tarsal bones. The cuboid bone is included in this group, and it is located on the outside of the foot. An injury can cause the ligaments surrounding this bone to become...

How Can an Achilles Tendon Injury Occur? Many people are unaware that the Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. It can become easily damaged among people who frequently participate in running and jumping activities. This tendon connects the calf...

How to Safely Treat a Corn on Your Foot If you notice you have formed a thickened layer of skin either on the bottom of your foot or on your toes, you may have developed a corn. Corns are similar to calluses, but are sore to the touch and can make simple...