This is a library of every article written by a FAANT doctor or staff in the last few years. The collection is quite extensive and there are some overlapping articles, but basically this is everything you ever wanted to know about your feet and ankles! Throw in some running and triathlon advice mixed in with all about shoes and socks; and you have a FAANT lasagna of articles. Enjoy!
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Casting Better For Ankle SprainsA below knee cast was seen to provide better and faster results than a walking boot or ace bandage in severe ankle sprains!
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Do You Have Neuropathy? You Need Neuremedy!Peripheral neuropathy is a medical condition in which the nerves that travel from the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body function improperly.
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Finding The Right Shoe For Diabetic FeetWhen looking for diabetic shoes, here are a few tips in finding the right diabetic shoe for you! Read all about them in this article.
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Cold Weather Running TipsIn Texas, the saying goes that if you don’t like the weather; wait 5 minutes, it will change. This week it’s been 70 degrees and 24 degrees. No wonder the we are all sniffling.
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Tinea pedis (Athlete's Foot Fungus)Most commonly known as "athlete’s foot fungus", tinea pedis is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the bottom of the feet and in between the toes.
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Post Operative InstructionsAfter a surgery can be quite a scary time. Things go on with your body that are not part of your normal life style and that would freak anyone out.
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How to Use CrutchesCrutches, even in a young athlete, can be hard to manage. If you are over 30, over-weight or just plan not coordinated; ask your doctor if they have an alternative to crutches. You are better off using a walker, rolling device, or wheel chair than falling down on crutches.
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Toe FracturesTreatment for a broken toe include protective shoe gear, splinting, and in some cases, surgery. Your doctor can discuss how bad your fracture is and whether surgery is needed for an optimal result.
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Metatarsal FracturesMetatarsal fractures can be this obvious, or can be as subtle as pain in your forefoot or the ball of your foot that has been present for weeks.
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Ankle FracturesA fracture/break in the ankle joint can range from a chip off the bone to a major dislocation. This commonly occurs with an injury where the ankle rolls.
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Sesamoid InjuriesEvery patient who looks at foot x-rays for the first time asks what the sesamoids are. For the context of this discussion, the sesamoids are two small bones.
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Cavus Feet: High ArchesYou’ve been told your whole life you have a high-arched foot and that’s why you have trouble fitting shoes. What you have in medical terms is a cavus foot type.