This blog is an up-to-the-minute guide on news relating to diagnosing, avoiding, and treating common foot and ankle ailments. The doctors at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas wants you to have the most accurate, up-to-date information regarding foot and ankle ailments. Think of us as part of your family giving you useful and accurate advice on how to deal with common foot and ankle problems. Want more content? Contact us and ask a question!
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Running in Flip Flops is Dangerous!Running in flip flops is a common cause of many summer toe injuries. Lacerations, contusions, broken toes and bloody, painful toenails can be the result.
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Pregnancy and Your FeetPregnancy is seen by most as a time of anticipation and joy, but it can take a toll on the body. Researchers say more than half of pregnant women have foot pain.
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6 Simple Exercises For Stronger StridesHere are six simple exercise to help strengthen your feet if you are trying to embrace minimalist shoe gear or barefoot running.
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Stronger Feet Lead To Running ZenWhy embrace minimalism? Minimalist shoes can help you achieve a more natural running stride. Why is this important? Stronger Feet = Running Zen!
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Why Pool Running Doesn't Suck!Pool running is often an Rx for relative rest when an athlete is injured but wants to keep up their cardio fitness. Here is a comical look at pool running.
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Add a Night Splint to Alleviate Heel PainPlantar Fasciitis and Plantar Fasciosis is the most common foot injury usually described as heel pain. Night splints added to daily stretching can help.
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Ingrown Toenails Hurt!Perhaps not the most glamorous injury, but ingrown toenails are easily one of the more common and painful foot problems seen at FAANT.
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My Toenail HurtsToenail pain can be from a myriad of different reasons. It can be ingrown, infected, thick, have blood underneath it or simply just have a fungal infection.
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New Innovation Rocks Chronic Heel Pain! EPAT is Here to Save Your Sole!EPAT is the most advanced non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal pain. Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Treatment is a new way to conquer chronic heel pain.
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What is a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon?What is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon? A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine who has done a two, three or even four year residency specializing in foot and ankle surgery. Podiatric medicine is to the foot and ankle what ophthamology is to the eye.
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6 Tips to Avoid Slipping and Falling on Ice and Snow!Winter has decided to visit North Texas. It's time to think about trying to prevent slip and fall injuries.
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72% of Americans Don't Exercise Due to Foot PainAmerican's blame their lack of exercise on foot pain. 72% of people surveyed said they do not exercise because foot pain prevents them from doing so!