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 in Grapevine, Texas 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! We are happy to be your "Dear Abby" for foot problems!
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Exercising with Foot PainIf you have foot pain while exercising, it is important to determine the cause of the pain. Common causes include plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, tendinitis or overuse strains.
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Multi-Wave Locked System (MLS) Laser Frequently Asked QuestionsMLS laser therapy uses concentrated light energy to stimulate the body's healing by penetrating into damaged cells, stimulating intracellular activity.
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Avoiding Foot Surgery and Speed up Healing Injuries with BiologicsDr. Adriana Karpati specializes in non-operative regenerative medicine to gives you what your body needs to help heal, by using a biologic called "Exosomes".
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Calcaneal Apophysitis - Is it Just Growing Pains?Calcaneal apophysitis is a common condition seen in young athletes today. Apophysitis is inflammation of the calcaneal growth plate from repetitive microtrauma.
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How Do I Heal My Achilles Tendon Without Surgery?Nagging Achilles tendinitis can disrupt your exercise routine, your work and your lifestyle! When it becomes chronic, it is known as "Achilles tendinosis".
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Why Does the Ball of my Child's Foot Hurt?Children are more active than ever in sports, and the repetitive stress on the developing sesamoids can lead to debilitating pain.
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Hiking With Your Feet in the Right Direction!I spent the summer hiking with family and gave gratitude for the things I packed to keep my feet happy trudging through the mud, rocks and streams.
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What You Need to Know when Buying Football CleatsWhen it comes to performance on the football field, the cleats you choose can make a difference. Having the right equipment is crucial and it starts from the ground up.
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Synovitis: My Ankle Joint Hurts!A common condition causing pain in the ankle joint is known as ankle joint synovitis. This is when the synovial lining of the ankle joint becomes inflamed
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Protecting Your Feet When ExercisingFrom the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have started to run and work-out at home or outdoors. Here are some tips to avoid injury!
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9 Ways to Stop a Running Injury Before It StartsThere is no crystal ball to see the cause of every injury, you can try to prevent injuries. Here are tips to keep you on the road & out of the doctor’s office!
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Spring Sports Season is Turf Toe Season!Spring sports season is here, which means athletes involved in sports have started regular practices & work outs. Injuries occur more frequently when training!