Blog Articles

How the “Footshake” May Help the Spread of Coronavirus

According to the CDC, “To the extent possible, avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places – elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, handshaking with people, etc.

Jan 18th, 2022

Are Flip Flops That Bad?

A look at the health risks of bad flip flops and what to look for in a good flip flop.

Jun 15th, 2021

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) has been clinically proven to reduce chronic heel pain as well as many other foot and ankle pathologies. Foot and Ankle Premiere Specialists is now offering in-office EPAT treatments.

Dec 4th, 2020

Stress Fractures in Military Service Members and Veterans

Stress fractures are one of the most common injuries suffered by active duty military. These injuries are most often seen in training. However, multiple risk factors are involved in the occurrence of a stress fracture.

Nov 19th, 2019

The Importance of Diabetic Foot Care

For those who have diabetes, it’s important to remember how vital it is to take proper care of your feet.

Oct 29th, 2019

Is My Foot Pain an Ankle Sprain?

The overstretching and tearing of the ligaments around the ankle joint may often result in an ankle sprain.

Sep 25th, 2019

QB Tom Brady Has an Achilles Tendon Injury

Star quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots was left on the sidelines of a practice due to an Achilles tendon injury.

Aug 22nd, 2019

Finding the Right Footwear for Each Activity

When it comes to buying shoes, it’s important to buy footwear that is suitable for what you will be doing.

Aug 1st, 2019

Achilles Tendon Injuries on the Rise

Many podiatrists are suspecting that Achilles tendon injuries will be on the rise especially amongst those aged 30 to 50.

Jul 30th, 2019

Achilles Tendon Injury Ends A Cornell Football Captain’s Career

Tough break for Cornell Big Red football captain and linebacker Miles Norris! Norris sustained an Achilles tendon injury that will unfortunately end his career early.

Jul 17th, 2019

Athletes at High Risk for Contracting Tinea Pedis

It certainly is no misnomer that one of the most prominent fungal infections, tinea pedis, is called athlete’s foot.

Jul 3rd, 2019

Avoiding Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is a condition that many people may encounter at some point in their lives.

Jun 28th, 2019

Caring For Your Feet: What Not to Miss

Since we spend a great majority of our lives on our feet, we should take utmost care of them.

Jun 18th, 2019

Causes of Burning Feet

If you have a burning sensation in your feet, you may have any number of conditions.

Jun 1st, 2019

Exercise and Foot Cramps

Exercise is an important component in keeping your body healthy.

May 23rd, 2019

Foot Concerns for People of a Certain Age

Foot diseases and other foot-related problems often become more prevalent as we age.

May 2nd, 2019

Houston Texans Wide Receiver Braxton Miller Suffers Ankle Sprain

Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller recently sustained a mild ankle sprain.

Apr 24th, 2019

How to Prevent Ankle Sprains

When a joint in the ankle is forced beyond its natural range, the ligaments within it become stretched too far, resulting in an ankle sprain.

Apr 2nd, 2019

Jayson Werth Suffers Foot Fracture

Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was placed on the disabled list earlier this season with a bruised foot.

Mar 14th, 2019

Managing Sweaty Feet

When the feet are kept wrapped up in thick socks and heavy winter boots, sweat is no surprise.

Feb 28th, 2019

New Wearable Therapy Provides Heel Pain Treatment

A new over-the-counter treatment for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis has received clearance from the United States FDA.

Feb 7th, 2019

Perils of Ingrown Toenails

If you have ever experienced an ingrown toenail, you know how painful and how much of a hindrance it can be.

Jan 10th, 2019

Podiatrists and Pedicurists

Podiatrists are doctors who specialize in the foot and ankle and can treat the most severe foot conditions.

Dec 19th, 2018

The Dangers of Wearing Flip-Flops

Flip-flops are a summer essential for many different women across the country.

Nov 14th, 2018

The Link Between HVA and Bunion Recurrence

To the naked eye, a bunion appears as a bump on the side of the foot that can drastically alter its appearance.

Oct 23rd, 2018

Treat Underlying Causes of Poor Foot Circulation

Poor circulation in the feet has often been linked to a number of other more serious health conditions.

Oct 23rd, 2018

The Role of Podiatrists

Podiatrists are doctors that specialize in and specifically treat all things related to the feet.

Oct 23rd, 2018

Ways to Avoid Injury While Running

Injuries can be a major setback for people who love to run, so it is important that you take preventative measures in order to avoid them.

Oct 22nd, 2018

Chelsea Midfielder Suffers Broken Ankle

Chelsea midfielder, Eden Hazard is expected to miss the start of next season due to a broken ankle injury.

Oct 22nd, 2018

Avoiding Foot Conditions While Wearing High Heels

High heels have been scrutinized by podiatrists in recent years due to the foot conditions they can cause or exacerbate.

Oct 18th, 2018

Bayern Munich Player Underwent Surgery

Goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer of the Bayern Munich soccer team recently underwent surgery for a hairline fracture on a metatarsal in his left foot.

Oct 18th, 2018

How to Take Good Care of Your Aging Feet

Taking care of your feet is instrumental in preventing potential injury, especially as you get older.

Oct 18th, 2018

Miami Dolphins WR Parker Sustains Ankle Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker recently suffered an ankle injury while playing against the Tennessee Titans.

Oct 18th, 2018

Weight-Loss Surgery Found to Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

A recent study published in the Arthritis Care and Research journal found that those who are obese and have rheumatoid arthritis may benefit greatly from bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery.

Oct 18th, 2018