How to Keep Your Feet Dry when Playing Sports in the Rain and Snow

Blisters, Foot Health, Proper Footwear

When you are running in the rain, skiing, skating or sledding in snow, your feet are bound to get wet at some point. This can cause discomfort, and in extreme cases, can result into fungal infections such as tinea pedis and toenail fungus. Causes of Wet Feet Moisture....

How to Treat and Avoid Ankle Sprains

Ankle Sprains & Strains

The most common cause of a sprained ankle is a fall or a sudden twist. Sometimes a hard blow may cause the joint of the ankle to shift from its normal position and result in a sprain. These injuries typically happen when playing sports, wearing shoes the feet...

Subungual Hematoma – Causes and Treatment

Blisters, Foot Health

Subungual hematoma refers to a painful condition where blood collects in the space between the fingernail or toenail and the nail bed. It usually results from injury inflicted by a hard and blunt object. The blood collection under the nail causes sharp and severe pain...

4 Common Foot and Ankle Injuries from Playing Baseball

Ankle pain, Ankle Sprains & Strains

Injuries to the foot and ankle in baseball are more common than you may think. Let’s take a look at four that happen most often. Ankle sprains and fractures These types of injuries often occur while running or sliding to base, or fielding balls. If left untreated,...

What is Turf Toe?

Foot Health

Turf toe refers to a sprain that affects the ligaments surrounding the big toe joint. Turf toe usually affects football players, especially those playing on artificial turf. It’s important to note that the condition can affect athletes in many other sports including...

Why Are Torn Ankle Tendons Common in Overweight Women Over 40?

Ankle pain, Ankle Sprains & Strains

Torn ankle tendons, sprains and ligament damage tend to be more common in overweight women age 40 or above for several different reasons. First, there is a strong and well-researched connection between tendon injuries and estrogen, specifically that estrogen...

What Shoes are Good for Pickleball

Pickleball Foot Injuries, Sports Injuries

As a podiatrist, I cannot stress enough the importance of wearing the right shoes for any physical activity, especially for those looking to play pickleball. Pickleball is a fun and exciting sport that requires a lot of movement, quick changes in direction, and...

Foot and Ankle Injuries Adult Athletes Need to Be Extra Careful to Prevent

Ankle Sprains & Strains, Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis

When it comes to adult athletics, foot and ankle injuries are nothing out of the ordinary. Whether it’s a weekly game of basketball, a league tennis tournament, or training for a marathon, feet and ankles take a lot of abuse. It can be surprising when an injury...

When It Hurts to Go Up Stairs, It Could Be PTTD

Tendinitis

Do you sometimes have difficulty walking uphill or climbing a flight of stairs due to foot pain? What about going up on your tip-toes? Does it feel uncomfortable, or just downright painful? This could be a sign of a condition known as posterior tibial tendon...

Who Needs a Podiatrist

Foot Health

The human foot is a complex combination of 26 bones, 33 joints, and 126 muscles, ligaments, and nerves. Both feet combined have a total of 52 bones, accounting for about 25% of the bones in the entire human body. But your feet are also one of the most constantly...