Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Reasons That Stress Fractures Can Develop Many people who are athletic suffer from stress fractures. The foot is a common place for this type of injury to occur, and it happens from gradually increasing speed and distance too quickly while running. Additionally, it...

Treatment Options for Turf Toe Injury Turf toe is an injury that affects the base of the big toe, which is termed the first metatarsophalangeal, or MTP joint. It occurs from repeatedly overstretching that joint. This is a common injury among football or soccer...

Gait Disorders in SeniorsIndependent mobility is paramount to the quality of life for seniors. A senior’s gait and ability to rise comfortably from a chair, as well as walk and balance, are necessary for independent mobility. As one ages, their walking speed...

It's Time for Beautiful FeetYou don't need an excuse to have beautiful nails. Step outside without worrying about the appearance of your feet. The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If you...

Pediatric GoutGout is a type of inflammatory arthritis where too much uric acid in the body causes sharp crystals to form in joints. Uric acid forms when the body breaks down chemical compounds called purines. Purines are naturally produced by the body, and they...

What Can Cause Foot Blisters? Blisters are a natural defense mechanism the body develops against damaged skin. They are defined as a small area that is filled with liquid over the raw skin, and will gradually drain when new skin has formed. One of the most common...