Our podiatrists blog about a range of helpful topics, from podiatric surgery recovery to common symptoms and their causes. Even if you do not currently have a foot or ankle problem, these posts will provide you with useful information. In other words, if you have feet, these posts are for you!
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My Heel Hurts! - Keeping Your Plantar Fascia StretchedHeel pain can be caused by a number of factors, which can make walking a very tedious task. Austin Foot explains how stretching can help relieve this ailment.
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Prevent Sever’s Disease in Your Young AthleteThere are stretches your child can do at home to prevent heel pain from Sever’s Disease. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists in Texas explains this condition.
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Don’t Forget to Protect Your Feet from the Summer SunFeet are not immune to sun burn and skin cancer. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists warns against leaving feet unprotected from the sun.
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The Austin Marathon – Run it Next Year (If You Haven’t Been Training)!Don’t pull a “Barney Stinson” and attempt to run the Austin Marathon without training first!
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Proper Warm Up Is Key to Staying Injury-FreeOne easy way to prevent injuries is to warm up prior to activities. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists tells how to prepare properly.
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Pump Bump: A Different Type of ‘Heel Spur’Pumps on the bottom of your feet can be the result of protruding heel spurs. Austin Foot and Ankle explains how heel spurs can evolve into Haglund's deformity.
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PRP Treatment Has Potential for Treating Achilles PainStudies have shown that PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, can treat Achilles pain successfully. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists of Texas discuss its potential.
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Relief from Foot Pain: Is it Time to Replace Your Shoes?Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists offer tips on when it's time to replace your running shoes. Choosing the right shoe for your foot can also prevent injury.
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Relief for Crooked Toe Joints (A.K.A. Hammertoes)Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists talk hammertoes and treatment options to relieve discomfort caused by crooked toe joints.
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Relieving Heel Pain in Active TeenagersAt Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists, our team offers a variety of treatment options to help active teenagers recover from heel pain.
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Should You Apply Ice or Heat to an Injury?Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists ends the confusion over whether you should apply ice or heat to an injury.
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Effective Treatment Options for Adolescent Bunions and Pain ReliefDiscover effective treatments for adolescent bunions! Learn about conservative therapies that can alleviate pain, slow deformity, and when surgery might be needed