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Avoid Heel Pain Caused by Overuse Injuries
Being physically active is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. It reduces your risk of heart attack, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and will even shave off an inch or two around the waist. Not to…
Why Do Your Heels Hurt (And What Should You Do About It)?
On an average day here at our Waco Foot & Ankle office, we will treat several patients suffering from painful heels. This is a problem that is more common than you might think, but heel pain is merely a symptom caused by…
A Fall Risk Assessment Could Save Your Life
Let’s hit you with some numbers. Every single year, more than one quarter of seniors over age 65 suffer at least one fall. (If you’re over 80, the risk is more like 50-50.) Falls are one of the leading causes of accidental…
What You Need to Know About Venous Stasis Ulcers
Ulcers on the feet and legs are one of the most serious and expensive acute health problems facing Americans today. They are responsible for by far most non-traumatic lower limb amputations, with nearly 100,000 cases in
Diabetic Wound Care: Challenges You May Face in the Summer
The good news is that summer is here! The not-so-good-news is that this time of year can present some difficult challenges when it comes to caring for any potential wounds you may have developed in your lower limbs. So though…
Tips for Managing Diabetes as the Weather Heats Up
Although the constant, scorching heat of July and August is still a ways off, there’s a definite warming trend here in Waco. April is usually the month when the mercury begins approaching the 90-degree mark, and that will…
Advanced New Therapies To Heal Wounds (and Prevent Amputations)
There are very few things more devastating than being told that you need to amputate your foot to save your life. To call amputation a “life-altering” event wouldn’t do it justice. For most people it not only means a…
Foot & Ankle Specialist
Have you ever wondered what a podiatrist or foot and ankle surgeon is? In a nutshell, a podiatrist is physician who has extensive training in and dedicated their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that involve the foot, heel and ankle. Here is some helpful information about our specialty.
Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis
Do you suffer from heel pain? The first thing you need to understand is that heel pain is a very common complaint. There are multiple causes of heel pain. Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults. The good news is that it is very treatable. Here is more information about plantar fasciitis and available treatments.