Foot & Ankle Blog
How to Have a Good Morning Without Heel Pain
Let’s face it: we’re not all morning people. If you wake up at 6 a.m. (or maybe even before!) every morning so you can make yourself a nice breakfast and even fit in a jog or workout before heading to work or taking the kids to school, that’s great! If getting out of...
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A Kid’s Guide to Preventing Sports Injuries (Parents Can Read Too)
Sports are fun! That’s the main reason we love them, of course. But it’s not the only reason. There are lots of awesome reasons to play sports: They help you grow up healthy and strong They teach you about hard work, sportsmanship, and teamwork You can make lots of...
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Killer Playlists for Warm-Up and Cool-Down (and Why It’s Important to Do Both)
Whether you're getting ready for the league championship game or just getting ready for a solo run around the neighborhood, a good warm-up before exercise is essential. Why? Lots of reasons: It boosts your blood flow to the muscles, loosening them up and helping them...
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Community Matters for Parents of Kids with Clubfoot
You are not alone. You are not to blame. You and your little one will get through this. Life is full of milestones—ones that you imagine, prepare for, and picture in your mind for years beforehand. Leaving your parents’ house and living on your own. Getting married....
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How Worried Should I Be About My Child’s Feet?
There are many different ways we show our loved ones how we care on Valentine's Day. For example, maybe you will take your spouse or significant other out to a place like Antnucci's or Piccolino Ristorante for a lovely dinner, and then to McKinney Theatre or Camino...
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The Most Dangerous Jobs
Workplace safety has improved tremendously in the decades since the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect in 1971. The previous year, more than 14,000 fatalities in the workplace or work-related activity were recorded. Nearly 50 years later, that figure...
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What to Do if You Suffer a Foot Injury on the Job
While employees and employers alike usually do their best to make the workplace as safe an environment as possible, injuries do happen. When they do, you have two major concerns: What do I need to do to care for my injury? How will I take care of myself financially...
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Protecting Your Feet in the Workplace
You spend a good chunk of your day at work. If you have a job that keeps you on your feet (construction worker, teacher, healthcare, etc.) you already understand how important it is to keep your feet from getting sore. But even if you have a desk job, you could be...
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What You Need to Know About Foot & Ankle Reconstruction
Have you been living with a foot deformity or problem that seems to be slowly getting worse? Think of a bulging bunion, for example, or a slowly collapsing arch. If so, you may have started to consider whether a more aggressive treatment plan—perhaps even...
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