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The Texas Foot Specialists
  • Welcome/
  • Our Doctors/
  • Our Services/
    • What We Treat
    • Bunions
    • Diabetic Foot Care
    • Fungal Toenails
    • Foot and Ankle Injury
    • Foot and Ankle Surgery
    • Hammertoes
    • Heel Pain
    • Ingrown Toenails
    • Neuroma
    • Orthotics
    • Sports Medicine
  • Insurance/
  • Blog/
  • Contact/
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The Texas Foot Specialists

The Texas Foot Specialists

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The Texas Foot Specialists
  • Welcome/
  • Our Doctors/
  • Our Services/
    • What We Treat
    • Bunions
    • Diabetic Foot Care
    • Fungal Toenails
    • Foot and Ankle Injury
    • Foot and Ankle Surgery
    • Hammertoes
    • Heel Pain
    • Ingrown Toenails
    • Neuroma
    • Orthotics
    • Sports Medicine
  • Insurance/
  • Blog/
  • Contact/

Gregory Mangum, DPM and Bruce Miller, DPM
Sugar Land: (281) 242-4448
Pasadena: (281) 991-0600  
Houston: (713) 664-6677

March 17, 2020

7 Tips for Helping Kids Eat Healthy

March 17, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
7 Tips for Helping Kids Eat Healthy

There’s a direct connection between maintaining an appropriate weight and the health of your feet. Here are 7 tips for helping your child develop eating habits that will keep them healthy throughout their lives.

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March 17, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Pediatric Foot Health, General Health
proper diet, exercise, flat feet, stress fractures
March 09, 2020

Get Relief from Painful Hammertoes

March 09, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Get Relief from Painful Hammertoes

A hammertoe is a progressive condition caused by a foot structure problem and if left too long, the contracture will become rigid. In this blog we discuss your treatment options and steps you can take to decrease discomfort from a hammertoe.

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March 09, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
foot pain, foot conditions
hammertoe, orthotics, Foot Surgery
March 02, 2020

Improving Foot Health for Diabetics

March 02, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Improving Foot Health for Diabetics

Managing diabetes can be challenging. Here are some ways to ensure good foot health if you have diabetes.

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March 02, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Health
diabetes, fungal infections, proper footwear, podiatrist
February 25, 2020

Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Ingrown Toenails

February 25, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Ingrown Toenails

If your big toe is blown up, swollen, red and warm and tender to the touch, you probably have an ingrown toenail—a common and very painful condition. Here are some do’s and don’ts for preventing and caring for ingrown toenails.

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February 25, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
toenail disorders, Foot Health
ingrown toenails, infection, podiatrist
February 17, 2020

4 Common Reasons for Falls and How To Avoid Them

February 17, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
4 Common Reasons for Falls and How To Avoid Them

The major cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries to our senior patients is falling. Here are some of the more common reasons for falls and how to prevent them from happening to you.

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February 17, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
General Health, senior foot care
podiatrist, proper footwear, foot pain
February 10, 2020

Podiatric Health Care and Opioids—What’s the Connection?

February 10, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Podiatric Health Care and Opioids—What’s the Connection?

The best way to avoid being prescribed opioids is to reduce your risk for conditions and injuries that require pain medication. Here are some suggestions.

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February 10, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Foot Health, Foot Pain
exercise, podiatrist, proper footwear
February 03, 2020

Taking Steps for a Healthier Heart

February 03, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Taking Steps for a Healthier Heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in our country. Your feet can play a big role in improving heart health because a major way to reduce your risk for heart disease is by getting and staying active.

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February 03, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
General Health, Podiatrist
exercise, proper footwear, foot doctor
January 27, 2020

3 Potential Sources of Ball of Foot Pain

January 27, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
3 Potential Sources of Ball of Foot Pain

Discomfort in the ball of your foot can have several possible sources. Here are three of the most common.

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January 27, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Foot Pain, common foot conditions
Morton's neuroma, hammertoe, sesamoiditis
January 20, 2020

Avoid Common Podiatric Skin Problems

January 20, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Avoid Common Podiatric Skin Problems

Common skin disorders can be irritating and slow you down. Here are three skin disorders that we frequently treat and what you can do to prevent them.

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January 20, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
common foot conditions, Foot Care
blisters, cracked heels, athlete's foot
January 13, 2020

Help Your Feet by Losing Weight

January 13, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Help Your Feet by Losing Weight

Did you know that your weight can significantly impact the health of your lower extremities? Here are some simple suggestions to help you shed those excess pounds.

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January 13, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Foot Health, General Health
heel pain, arthritis, exercise
January 06, 2020

5 Steps To Take Before Starting a Fitness Plan

January 06, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists
5 Steps To Take Before Starting a Fitness Plan

Year after year one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape. Before you dive headfirst into a new exercise plan, however, there are a few precautions you should take.

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January 06, 2020/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
podiatrist, General Health
Plantar fasciitis, custom orthotics, proper foot wear, exercise
December 30, 2019

Out With the Old, In With the New Shoes

December 30, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Out With the Old, In With the New Shoes

The footwear you choose is one of the single biggest determining factors in the health of your feet and ankles. Examine the shoes in your closet and determine which need to be replaced.

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December 30, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Foot Care, proper footwear
bunions, hammertoes, podiatrist
December 23, 2019

Did You Forget a Gift?

December 23, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Did You Forget a Gift?

It’s not too late to show your gratitude with a present for your feet. Below are some ideas your feet would put on their wish list if they could talk.

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December 23, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Foot Care, Foot Health
custom orthotics, Plantar fasciitis, hammertoes, foot massage
December 17, 2019

Don’t Let Bunion Pain Slow Your Holiday Roll

December 17, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Don’t Let Bunion Pain Slow Your Holiday Roll

This time of year bunions can cause excruciating pain and discomfort. There are ways, however, to decrease the pain and increase your enjoyment of the holiday season.

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December 17, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
common foot conditions, Foot Care
bunions, custom orthotics, podiatrist
December 09, 2019

5 Tips for Improving Children’s Foot Health

December 09, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
5 Tips for Improving Children’s Foot Health

Good podiatric care in childhood is more likely to lead to healthy feet and healthy habits in adulthood. Here are five ways you can help ensure good podiatric health for your children.

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December 09, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Pediatric Foot Health, proper foot care
athlete's foot, fungal infections, proper footwear
December 04, 2019

Get the Facts about Gout

December 04, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Get the Facts about Gout

At Texas Foot Specialists, we’re beginning to see more cases of gout. It’s not unusual at this time of the year. Gout, a form of arthritis, most often attacks the big toe. It is due to an excess of uric acid in the body which can turn to crystals in a joint.

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December 04, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Blog, Foot Doctor, Podiatrist
gout, arthritis, toe problems, foot fungus
November 25, 2019

Questions To Help Prep for Your Podiatrist Appointment

November 25, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Questions To Help Prep for Your Podiatrist Appointment

As a patient, you can assist us in achieving this goal by doing a little prep before coming in for your appointment. Below are some questions to help you gather the necessary information to smooth the way for a satisfying appointment.

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November 25, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Blog, foot doctor, Texas Foot Specialists
foot doctor, podiatrist, doctor appointment
November 20, 2019

Wear This Not That

November 20, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Wear This Not That

At Texas Foot Specialists, we’ve said it before but we can never say it enough, “the shoes you wear have a huge impact on the health of your feet.”

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November 20, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Blog, Podiatrist, foot doctor
foot injuries, ankle injuries, bunions, proper footwear, ingrown toenails
November 11, 2019

Exercise Tips for Patients with Diabetes

November 11, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Exercise Tips for Patients with Diabetes

Each November, we at Texas Foot Specialists recognize American Diabetes Month. Did you know that diabetes is responsible for more deaths every year than AIDS and breast cancer combined?

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November 11, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Blog, foot doctor, diabetes
diabetics, exercise for diabetics, blood sugar, ulcers
November 05, 2019

Promoting Good Heel Health

November 05, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists
Promoting Good Heel Health

At Texas Foot Specialists, a common complaint that we hear from patients is “my heel hurts.” Heel pain can be a complex issue because there are several possible causes including:

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November 05, 2019/ The Texas Foot Specialists/
Blog, Texas Foot Specialists
Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, diabetics, foot pads
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 Gregory Mangum, DPM and Bruce Miller, DPM

Sugar Land: (281) 242-4448
Pasadena: (281) 991-0600  
Houston: (713) 664-6677


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