Foot/Ankle

Right now, your big toe is hurting more than usual. The big toe can easily become aggravated from walking, running, or exercising due to the weight placed on this joint in addition to excessive inflammation. The big toe is one of the most important joints in the entire body because it’s involved in helping you…

Numbness and tingling after surgery are indicators of a type of nerve problem in your foot after surgery. There are different types of “injuries” that can occur during surgery to the nerves in your ankle. One of the reasons for the numbness and tingling and potential nerve injury is the small size of the ankle…

If you have bunions, there’s a pretty good chance they’ve caused you pain, whether it’s constant or on occasion. Foot pain can be a major setback in staying active and fully involved in your own life. Find out why those pesky bunions are causing you grief and learn what you can do about it. If…

Nothing is worse than a broken or fractured ankle. If you’ve suffered from this injury personally, then you know how much it can affect every aspect of your life. Things you never thought twice about before like climbing the stairs, taking your dog to the park or going grocery shopping have now become huge burdens.…

Have you ever sprained your ankle? You know the old adage RICE? Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation? Well, I am here to tell you there is a new sheriff in town. Evidence is showing that for soft tissue injury we should be following the POLICE protocol. Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Why the…

The ankle joint is frequently injured in active, or even non-active populations. Whether participating in athletics, having a fall, or simply rolling your ankle while walking, most people will experience some injury of the foot or ankle in their lifetime. Due to the fact that there are many ligamentous structures around the ankle joint and…

After spending between 1-3 months with your foot in a CAM walker (boot), you might be eager to get back to the things you love doing, whether that’s running, dancing, or playing with your kids. But the work isn’t over yet. Now begins 2-3 months of rehabilitation to restore the motion and strength in your…

Are you frustrated by a persistent pain on the bottom of your foot? Three years ago, Caroline was sidelined with a crazy foot injury that changed her entire life. She could no longer do any of those activities she loved. In fact, she was unable to do normal daily activities like walking to the grocery…