by John Webster | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog
If you’ve ever stepped off a curb or jumped and landed awkwardly, you may have felt your ankle twist. Sometimes, an ankle can twist so much that the ligaments that support the ankle become overstretched or torn. When this happens, it is known as an ankle sprain....
by John Webster | Oct 19, 2021 | Blog
Neuropathy, a form of nerve damage, is known for causing a loss of feeling in the feet, and roughly half of all diabetic patients have some type of neuropathy. Because of this lack of feeling, many small problems with the feet may not be noticed and thus lead to the...
by John Webster | Oct 13, 2021 | Blog
Fall is the start of the season for many sporting events. If you're trying a new physical activity or sport, it's important to practice injury prevention. Have a foot or ankle injury? Don't wait to get treated.
by John Webster | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog
An abnormal gait is a dysfunctional walking pattern. It typically occurs due to biomechanical problems win the feet and ankles. In a normal gait, the feet both spend roughly an equal amount of time in contact with the ground. Many patients complain of a painful...
by John Webster | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog
Overuse and repetitive motion is the cause of Sever’s disease. It is a condition that affects the heel of the foot in young children and teenagers, and typically occurs in active people of this age group. It happens as a result of the muscles, tendons, and...
by John Webster | Sep 28, 2021 | Blog
A spur is a bony growth that may develop due to repetitive irritation or stress. As its name suggests, a heel spur develops on the heel bone or calcaneus. More specifically, it typically forms in one of two places on the heel bone. An inferior calcaneal spur...
