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!
PS. If you want more content, send us an email and we will blog or write about it.
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Ankle Pain With No Sprain?I see several patients on a weekly basis that complain of ankle pain that have no history of recent ankle sprain or any trauma.
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Bamboo For Who? How About You?Bamboo Charcoal was discovered during the Ming Dynasty in 1486 A.D. Today Molecular Nano Bamboo Charcoal is made when bamboo charcoal powder.
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Vitamin D, The New Front Runner?Your muscles and bones are important in maintaining your balance, posture and mobility. As we age, it is crucial to maintain strong muscles and bones.
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How Long Will it Take to Heal Doc?Where to begin on this seemingly easy a question? There are so many factors to consider. This explains why you hear doctors say “on average” or “typically”.
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Baby It's Cold Outside!Yep – winter is upon most of the nation just in time for the holidays! In Texas, we adjust for a day in the 20’s and back to 70 degrees the very next day.
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Don't Let This Holiday Be Your Last!Many of us will be traveling this holiday to see family or just get away from the hustle and bustle of the season. Deep Venous Thrombosis can be a danger!
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Holiday Foot PainThis time of year everyone is going to put their feet through a grueling ritual of mall walking, Christmas shopping and house decorating. Don't let pain interrupt your holiday!
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Common Running Pains & InjuriesEven with the best preparation, aches and pains are an inevitable result of a new jogging regimen. If the pain subsides with slow easy exercise, you may continue, but if it gets worse, stop the activity and rest. If it persists, see your podiatrist.
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Forget The Pain, Running Injuries Can Be Depressing!Earlier this year I treated a patient who ran the Houston Marathon and jumped right into training for triathlon season the following week, against my advice!
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The Nike Free Running ShoeNike has developed a line of shoes called the Nike Free that has become popular among runners, track and field athletes, football, and basketball players.
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Should You Change The Way You Run For Greater Speed?In one study quoted all over the internet, it was found that long-distance runners were faster if they used forefoot or midfoot strike patterns. People were encouraged to speed up their running by changing the pattern of running. Newer studies have made these findings less clear...
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How Weather Conditions Affect Running PerformanceIf you are an outdoor runner you certainly have noticed that the weather can dictate how well you feel during your run.