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Stretch Your Way to Good Foot Health
posted: Dec. 06, 2017.
The feet bear a lot of stress from day to day. That’s why podiatrists recommend stretching as a great way to revitalize and strengthen the feet. Simple stretches can be Read more -
Stress Fractures: Don't Put Off Painful Foot Injuries
posted: Nov. 15, 2017.
Stress fractures are notoriously misdiagnosed and undertreated. In many cases, symptoms may persist for an extended period of time before the diagnosis of a stress fracture is even made. That’s Read more -
Healthy Feet for Active Kids
posted: Nov. 03, 2017.
The feet of children grow and change rapidly during their first year, reaching almost half their adult foot size. Most changes in children’s feet are a natural part of development, Read more -
Start Your Marathon Training off on the Right Foot
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.
Whether you’re training for your very first marathon or preparing for your 10th, it’s important to begin your training program on the right foot. A lack of experience coupled with Read more -
Ruptured Achilles Tendon: Prevention and Treatment
posted: Oct. 09, 2017.
The Achilles tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This lower leg tendon enables you to walk, jump, stand on your Read more -
Improve Your Game - Sports and Your Feet
posted: Sep. 18, 2017.
How to Maximize Your Game with Good Foot Health When it comes to exercise, your feet are one of the most overlooked parts of the body, enduring tremendous strain and stress Read more -
Varicose Veins
posted: Sep. 08, 2017.
Varicose veins are very easy to spot, which is why patients usually want them to disappear. They're a cosmetic issue but also a potentially painful podiatric issue that can be Read more -
Lisfranc Fracture
posted: Aug. 14, 2017.
Any fracture to the foot or ankle should be taken seriously, but a Lisfranc fracture is particularly concerning for podiatrists. Because the fracture happens at the center of the foot Read more -
Sesamoid Injuries
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
Everything You Need to Know About Sesamoid Injuries Think you have a sesamoid injury? Sesamoids are bones embedded in tendons. Sesamoid injuries are often associated with activities requiring increased pressure on Read more -
Claw Toes and Mallet Toes
posted: Jul. 18, 2017.
Understanding Claw and Mallet Toes Think you may have mallet or claw toes? Mallet and claw toes form over years and are common in adults. Mallet and claw toes are among Read more -
Alleviating Painful Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
posted: Jul. 03, 2017.
With age, it’s not uncommon to experience pain and stiffness in your feet and ankles. Carefully monitoring your pain is important, however, as this noticeable discomfort could be an early Read more -
Preventing and Treating Ankle Sprains
posted: Jun. 19, 2017.
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries to the ankle, resulting from a fall or a sudden twist that forces the ligaments out of their normal position. Read more -
Heel Pain Causes and Treatment Options
posted: Jun. 14, 2017.
Wondering why your heel hurts? Our Grand Rapids, MI, podiatrist, Dr. Charles Solon of Crosswell Podiatry, shares information on several causes of heel pain and explains what can be done Read more -
Prevention and Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis
posted: Jun. 05, 2017.
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, located in the back of the lower leg and connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle. This Read more -
5 Ways To Soothe Tired, Aching Feet
posted: May 17, 2017.
We’ve all been there before - after a long day of work, shopping or a playing sports, your feet ache and you feel as if you couldn’t walk another step Read more -
Looking After Little Feet: Proper Foot Care for Your Baby
posted: Apr. 27, 2017.
A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read more
