Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Simple Steps That Can Help Prevent FallingA staggering number of seniors fall every year, and their feet may become injured. A broken foot or toe can wreak havoc in enjoying daily activities, and there are effective fall prevention methods that can be implemented...

Wounds That Don't Heal Need to Be CheckedYour feet are covered most of the day. If you're diabetic, periodic screening is important for good health. Numbness is often a sign of diabetic foot and can mask a sore or wound. The information provided in this article is...

Foot Problems Caused by Diabetes Diabetics are at risk for many types of foot problems, the most common of which is nerve pain. High blood sugar levels can cause damage to the body’s peripheral nerves, and that includes those serving the feet. Another common cause...

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 InjuryTurf 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...