One extremely common mistake made by walkers, runners, and other athletes alike is failing to recognize when their shoes have been worn out. Wearing old shoes can cause serious damage to your feet. After repeatedly absorbing the shock of step after step through worn out soles, the chance for chronic foot pain increases greatly. TheREAD MORE ›
Archive for the ‘Richardson Podiatrists’ Category
4 Common Foot Problems Athletes Face
Athletes, from runners to ball players, put a great deal of wear and tear on their feet. They are no stranger to foot injuries. Athletes make up the largest group of patients seen by podiatrists at Dallas foot center, Metroplex Foot & Ankle. Impact movements, side-to-side movements, running, jumping and repetitive use place athletes atREAD MORE ›
Everything You Need to Know About Ankle Arthroscopy from Your Dallas Foot Surgeons
What is Ankle Arthroscopy? Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure executed with a fiber optic camera and small surgical tools. With those tools, the podiatrist will make a few small incisions in and around the ankle, the location depending on the reason for surgery, and use the fiber optic camera to actually seeREAD MORE ›
5 Calf Muscle Stretching Tips and Why Stretching this Muscle is Vital to Your Feet
Calf muscles are responsible for speed and power during exercise, as well as giving you control. Your calves give you gas to run up a hill and act as your “brakes” to keep you from falling on your way down. Weak or tight calf muscles can lead to common running and exercise-related injuries such as:READ MORE ›
Avenging Your Ankles: A How-To On Ankle Arthritis
Arthritis is one of those medical terminology words that we hear about all the time, but what we don’t hear is exactly what it is, what causes it or how to treat it. Put simply, arthritis can be defined as the inflammation of the joints, which deters those joints from working how they normally should.READ MORE ›