As Utah embraces winter with its snowy allure, it becomes a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snowshoeing offer endless outdoor fun, but they also raise the risk of foot and ankle injuries due to challenging conditions and the nature of these sports. Understanding these risks is crucial in a state …
Forefoot surgery is a specialized surgical procedure that focuses on treating various conditions affecting the front part of the foot, including the toes and the ball of the foot. These surgeries can range from minimally invasive techniques to more complex reconstructive surgeries, depending on the severity and type of the condition. Understanding the intricacies of …
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Heel pain is a condition that millions of people grapple with daily. Heel pain can significantly affect your quality of life from the moment you get out of bed and take the first step. It can make simple activities like walking, exercising, or standing uncomfortable. Given its pervasiveness, understanding the underlying causes of heel pain …
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As you step forward, your foot rolls slightly inward to distribute the impact of your stride. This natural movement is known as pronation and is essential for proper biomechanics during walking and running. But what exactly does pronation entail, and why is it so important? Pronation refers to the way your foot moves to absorb …
Taking a Step Inward: A Comprehensive
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Our feet are vital to our daily lives, allowing us to stand, walk, run, and engage in countless activities. However, we often neglect their well-being until discomfort or pain arises. When foot problems occur, it’s crucial to ask for professional help from a podiatrist, or foot specialist. We will explore why you should take into …
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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 …
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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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 …
“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 Foot & Ankle Clinics of Utah, we’re all about …
