Cultivate Good Habits To Promote Bone Health
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When you protect your bone health, you protect your foot health! Here are some tips to help you:
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Gregory Mangum, DPM and Bruce Miller, DPM
Sugar Land: (281) 242-4448
Pasadena: (281) 991-0600
Houston: (713) 664-6677
Chronic Venous Insufficiency Is a Common Problem
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Has your podiatrist told you that you are living with Chronic Venous Insufficiency? It’s a problem for many people. Read on to learn more.
Read MorePronation and Supination Can Affect Foot Health
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Are you familiar with the terms “pronation” and “supination?” These refer to the natural inward and outward movements of your feet during walking and running.
Read MoreOrthotics Provide Relief for Many Sources of Foot Pain
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Orthotics are inserts that slip into your shoes to improve your foot movement and lead to increased comfort, stability, and mobility.
Read MoreRaising Your Arthritis Awareness in May
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May is Arthritis Awareness Month. How much do you know about this painful joint disease? Here are some arthritis facts from our podiatrists:
Read MoreGetting Ready for an Appointment with Your Podiatrist
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If you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist, you might feel some concern, especially if it’s your first time. There’s nothing to worry about. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your initial visit to our office:
Read MorePlaying Sports with Foot Injuries
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Many athletes continue to play with mild foot injuries. You should remember to properly stretch before any activities, focusing on their calves to prevent injuries and reduce reoccurring pain.
Read MoreWhat is Gout?
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Gout is a form of arthritis that is unusually painful. A slight touch can send shooting pain. The most common area for gout to occur is in the metatarsal phalangeal joint of the big toe.
Read MoreThe Importance of Proper Foot Support
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When searching for footwear, one must remember to buy shoes that fit well and that properly support the feet.
Read MoreWorking on Your Feet
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Standing all day can cause a myriad of different conditions such as bunions, callouses, and plantar warts.
Read MoreStretching Your Feet
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Debilitating foot pain is a problem for many people. But just as stretching the torso can help alleviate back pain, stretching the feet can also mend existing problems and prevent future ones.
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis Treatment
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Plantar fasciitis is a foot problem affecting the plantar fascia, a connective tissue in the heel. This condition is treatable, but in many cases can take up to a year to be effective.
Read MoreArthritic Foot Care
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As we age, our feet lose flexibility and elasticity. Our shock absorbers weaken, and if you add arthritis to that combination, joints become inflamed and distorted.
Read MorePlaying Sports with Foot Injuries
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Many athletes continue to play with mild foot injuries. You should remember to properly stretch before any activities, focusing on their calves to prevent injuries and reduce reoccurring pain.
Read MoreWhat are Achilles Tendon Injuries
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An Achilles tendon rupture is trickier to heal, and is by far the most painful injury. It is caused by the tendon ripping or completely snapping.
Read MoreAll About Broken Ankles
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Broken ankles are a very serious injury which, if not properly treated, can lead to continuous pain and an inability to walk.
Read MoreCorns: What Are They, and How Do You Get Rid of Them
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Corns are circular or cone-shaped and are commonly found on the feet where there are areas of pressure or friction, such as on the little toe where it may rub against shoes or on the ball of the foot.
Read MoreCauses, Symptoms, and Treatment of Poor Blood Circulation in the Feet
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Poor blood circulation in the feet and legs is often caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is usually the result of a build up of plaque in the arteries.
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Care
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Especially when suffering from diabetes, it is important to keep the feet washed and dried. Examining your feet and toes carefully is also important, as you want to be on the lookout for redness and sores.
Read MoreBroken Foot Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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A broken foot is when one of the bones located in the foot fractures, or breaks. About 10% of broken bones occur in the foot.
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