Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

How to Care for Wounds on the FeetIt is important to maintain proper wound care, and this is especially true in diabetic patients. The body’s healing process may become accelerated when existing wounds are treated correctly. First, the wound needs to be cleaned...

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...

Ballet Dancers and Cuboid SyndromeThe outside of the foot is generally where the pain is felt when cuboid syndrome exists. It is often misdiagnosed, and this can happen from the gradual onset of this condition. It is known to be a common ailment among ballet...

Protecting Your Feet Against UlcersFor many diabetics, regular foot care can become a new part of their life, specifically to battle neuropathy or peripheral artery disease. The poor circulation and nerve damage related to the disease can make it more difficult to...

Why Is My Ankle in Pain?Ankle pain may also be caused by various forms of arthritis within the ankle joint, such as osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, Reiter syndrome, or even septic arthritis — which is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. Ankle...

Common Foot Injuries and Conditions Putting your best foot forward means having healthy feet, which takes time and dedication. As a rule, it is important to keep your feet clean and dry, wear shoes that fit well and give proper support, and practice good foot...