The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand forces of 1,000 pounds or more!

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Chronic lateral ankle pain is recurring or chronic pain on the outside part of the ankle that often develops after an injury such as a sprained ankle. Other conditions, however, may also cause chronic ankle pain.

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More than 25,000 people sprain their ankles every day, according to the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn.

Pain across the bottom of the foot at any point between the heel and the ball of the foot is often referred to as "arch pain." Although this description is non-specific, most arch pain is due to strain or inflammation of the plantar fascia (a long ligament on the bottom of the foot). 

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of the joints. A joint is the area where two bones meet. There are over 100 different types of arthritis.

Whether you are a professional athlete or play sports just for fun, the demands made on your feet and lower limbs can lead to a range of injuries, including blisters, sprained ankles, torn ligaments, shin splints (leg pain), knee pain, low back pain and other joint or muscle problems.

There are many causes of foot pain, but when most people talk about foot pain they are describing symptoms that cause pain under the ball of the foot.

Most blisters are caused by friction or minor burns and do not require medical attention. New skin will form underneath the affected area and the fluid is simply absorbed. You can soothe ordinary blisters with vitamin E ointment or an aloe-based cream.

Bone spurs are a very common foot problem. Spurs in the feet most often occur in the heel and near the toes. 

Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes.

Burning feet are a common complaint among many groups of people, most commonly those over 50 years of age and in diabetics. There are many causes. Heavy alcohol use may lead to the condition.

Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin, or between a tendon and bone. Bursae are fluid-filled cavities near joints where tendons or muscles pass over bony projections.

Corns are calluses that form on the toes because the bones push up against the shoe and put pressure on the skin. 

Children with strong, healthy feet often avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life.

People often blame the common foot deformity claw toe on wearing shoes that squeeze your toes.

A cyst is a closed fluid-filled sac that is formed in the tissues, bones, joints or tendons.

With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. 

Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. 

In our practice, we use digital x-rays because the process is quicker than traditional radiography, uses less radiation, and provides higher-quality images.

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"Fallen arches" is a common term used to describe a flatfoot condition that develops during adulthood. 

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Flat feet are a common condition in infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal.

The feet and hands contain more sweat glands than any other part of the body (about 3,000 glands per square inch).

A broken (fractured) bone in your forefoot or in one of your toes is often painful but rarely disabling.

A group of fungi called dermophytes easily attack the nail, thriving off keratin, the nail’s protein substance.

Gait abnormalities are unusual and uncontrollable walking patterns, usually caused by diseases or injuries to the legs, feet, brain, spine, or inner ear. 

(Gouty arthritis) is a condition caused by a buildup of the salts of uric acid – a normal byproduct of the diet in the joints.

Foot, ankle and leg problems in the growing child are often considered to be “Growing Pains” in the bone and muscles of the lower extremity. 

Most of us are born with symptom-free feet. But at one time or another, as we age, three quarters of us will be affected by a foot ailment. 

Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer.

Heel pain is a common foot problem and has a number of possible causes.

Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot.

A foot infection can occur after an injury or wound to the skin. Signs of infection include increased pain, redness, swelling or warmth around the infected area.

Ingrown nails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin, often causing infection. They are frequently caused by improper nail trimming, but also by shoe pressure, injury, fungus infection, heredity, and poor foot structure. 

We treat a wide variety of Sports Injuries and everyday injuries involving the foot and ankle Martial arts and kick boxing- A variety of injuries can occur as a result of martial arts and kick boxing. These include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, and ankle sprains. 

Neuromas are enlarged benign growths of nerves, most commonly between the third and fourth toes. They are caused by tissue rubbing against and irritating the nerves. Pressure from poorly-fitting shoes or abnormal bone structure can create the condition as well. Treatments include ...

Numbness or tingling of the foot or feet is an abnormal sensation caused by an alteration in sensory nerve function in the foot. Sensations are carried from the extremities of the body to the brain via neurons in the spinal cord. If the blood supply to the nerves is decreased, it can produce the feeling that “my foot fell asleep”. 

Orthotics are shoe inserts that correct an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern. Generally called arch supports, orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably.

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Podiatrists sometimes prescribe orthotic devices to correct an abnormal walk, or gait, and often for patients following surgery...

Most of us are born with symptom-free feet. But at one time or another, as we age, three quarters of us will be affected by a foot ailment. Many of these problems can be avoided with proper foot care as a child...

Commonly referred to as poor circulation, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is the restriction of blood flow in the arteries of the leg. When arteries become narrowed by plaque (the accumulation of cholesterol and other materials on the walls of the arteries), the oxygen-rich blood flowing through the arteries cannot reach the legs and feet...

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

Heel pain is a common foot problem and has a number of possible causes. The most common cause is plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone.

Experts say that problems with our feet can be the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve and circulatory disorders. 

Warts affect over 3 million people per year and is considered very common. Warts are actually an infection in the top layer of skin, caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus, or HPV, family. When the virus invades this outer layer of skin, usually through a small scratch, it causes rapid growth of cells on the outer layer of skin which created the wart.

Foot wounds can lead to infections and can become increasingly difficult to treat treat due to the biomechanical complexities and underlying circumstances that cause the infections. Infections typically follow a traumatic event or tissue loss, bacterial growth, or both...Learn More