Here is a short story about Lisa (name changed for privacy), a 38-year-old avid runner, who came to my office complaining of persistent heel pain. She had been experiencing discomfort for several months and was finding it increasingly difficult to get through her day and finish everything she needed. Upon examination, I discovered that Lisa …
There are many things to look out for as you raise children. Sometimes, keeping an eye on how their feet develop can go overlooked. If you’ve noticed that your child has flat feet, it doesn’t have to stop them in their tracks. Proper treatment and early intervention can help address flat feet in your children. …
Developing diabetes can affect all areas of the body, and symptoms can compromise vital functions, including damaging your nerves. Diabetic nerve damage can mask problems with your feet because you’re unaware of their existence. Over time, a loss of sensitivity in your feet can have devastating consequences. But, keeping an eye on your feet can …
Ingrown toenails can be a nuisance. The pain can cause you to miss out on a lot as you try and nurse your aching foot. Chronic ingrown toenails can add to the frustration. With the help of dedicated professionals, you can be on your way to finally end ingrown toenails. What Causes Ingrown Toenails? Ingrown …
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Millions of people suffer from a broken ankle each year. Whether you’ve fallen, been in a car accident, suffered a sports injury, or had other trauma, breaking an ankle is common. While most cases need simple treatment methods, surgery is necessary for repairing severe damage. If you need to undergo a procedure on your ankle, …
Achilles tendonitis, a mild ache in the back of your lower leg punctuated with shooting pains after physical activity, is an overuse injury caused by stressing your achilles tendon. The people most likely to experience this overuse injury are also the most likely to want to push forward despite the injury in order to meet …
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There is no other body part that is as overworked and underappreciated as our feet. They carry the force of our entire bodies, including whatever items we’re carrying, and they do so without failing us most of the time. It can be easy to overlook this important limb, but developing foot conditions, like bunions, is …
In one of our blogs a few months back we talked about the podiatry problem of flatfoot. This condition occurs when the arches on the inside of the foot are flattened. The arch of your foot is important for absorbing shocks and to help with locomotion. Beyond having a flat arch in flatfoot, you can …
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Yes, that sounds like something you may vaguely remember to have binged on Netflix or the Sci Fi Channel while filling the endless nights of this pandemic. But it’s not. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that has much in common with the far better-known carpal tunnel syndrome. But instead of …
“Oh, my aching feet…” How many times have you heard someone say that? While it’s common for your feet to be somewhat sore after, say, walking the Silver Course at Soldier Hollow or hiking to Timpanogos Cave, regular foot pain is not normal. At our five Precision Foot and Ankle Clinics of Utah, we’re all …