Fall Sports & Ankle Injuries: How to Protect Young Athletes This Season
From football fields to soccer pitches, fall sports are full of energy and competition for young athletes.
Foot & Ankle Pain? Learn about the causes and treatment for foot and ankle pain.
Dr. Daniel M. Dean shares the latest health information about advanced foot and ankle care, offering advanced treatment options to help you get back on your feet again.
From football fields to soccer pitches, fall sports are full of energy and competition for young athletes.
Waking up to sharp heel pain with your first step out of bed can be a frustrating way to start the day. If that discomfort lingers during long walks or after standing for hours, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. Here’s how to relieve symptoms and speed up the healing process.
When ankle arthritis limits your ability to walk, move, or enjoy everyday activities, even short distances can feel exhausting. Ankle replacement surgery offers a modern solution that restores mobility and reduces stiffness.
Bunions can turn even the simplest activities—like walking or wearing your favorite shoes—into a painful experience. If conservative treatments aren’t working, you might be wondering if surgery is your only option. The good news is modern bunion surgery offers faster recovery and less disruption to your life.
You might not think much of flat feet, but for many people, they’re the hidden cause of chronic foot, ankle, and even knee pain. If your arches have collapsed and conservative treatments haven’t helped, surgery may be the best step forward. Let’s explore how flatfoot surgery works and why it could be the solution you’ve been searching for.
Foot and ankle arthritis doesn’t just cause discomfort—it can limit your independence, disrupt your daily routine, and diminish your overall quality of life. If pain is keeping you from walking, exercising, or activities you love, now is a good time to take action.
Waking up to sharp heel pain or struggling to get through the day without discomfort can be frustrating. While rest may provide temporary relief, it’s often not enough for long-term healing.
A foot or ankle injury can be a devastating setback for any athlete. The frustration of being sidelined combined with the eagerness to return to the sport you love, might push you to do too much too soon.
A bunion is more than just a bump on your big toe—it’s a painful condition that can disrupt your ability to walk, stand, or enjoy everyday activities. They are more prevalent in women and can lead to long-term mobility challenges.
Your ankle joint endures forces up to 13 times your body weight during activities like running, making it prone to injury. While many ankle issues respond to conservative treatments, some require surgical intervention.
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