Teenagers tend to ignore a lot of things – chores, curfew, hygiene, and yes, even their parents. Included in that list is foot pain. Not only do they ignore preventatively caring for their feet, they also ignore pain when it presents itself. Pain in general brings about a response of “shake it off” or “take […]
Since April is the designated month for Foot Health Awareness, we wanted to share some tips with you for caring for your feet. Many tend to forget about caring for the feet until something noticeably changes, such as skin condition, foot pain, or new growths. However, if we take some measures in preventative care, like […]
Our bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin all need various nutrients to keep in tip-top shape. For feet especially, you need to have strong muscles and bones to prevent injury and pain that may come from natural wear and tear. While vitamin supplements can be helpful for those who might be lacking in some […]
With winter in full swing, the first instinct is to find ways to keep warm. When heading outside, we’re quick to grab our down jackets and fur-lined boots. While indoors, cozy socks and a knitted sweater feel like the essentials to staying comfortable and warm. Since keeping your feet warm help to keep your overall […]
The New Year is approaching! And that means that many of you are preparing your New Year’s Resolutions. Most likely, they will involve self-improvement goals, especially regarding losing weight or getting in shape. Great for you! We encourage our Fords Foot and Ankle Care patients to exercise for health – for overall health is necessary […]
Thanksgiving is upon us. It is a season of eating and getting together with family and other loved ones. And with all the moments of merriment and indulgence, many of you may be concerned with how to keep in shape with all the tempting food to eat! Perhaps some of you are being proactive by […]
The focus of many of our previous blog posts has been about proper foot posture, gait, and keeping the feet and ankles healthy and strong. Today, we bring those topics of foot health together by discussing the benefits of Yoga, which can help stretch, strengthen, correct posture, and increase balance in your feet and ankles. […]
Yes, there are ways to correct the way that you walk. It may not be something you’ve ever thought about because it feels like an activity that is second nature, like breathing or standing. But don’t be fooled – years of improper walking can lead to painful problems with your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and […]
This summer was full of many exciting events and trends – among them, a gaming app called ‘Pokémon Go’. The game requires users to go to different locations and catch Pokémon. There are areas where you can catch, train, lure others, and battle them on your phone. The “catch” is that you have to get […]
Do you have an old pair of shoes that you just can’t seem to throw out? “Just one more season,” or “I can glue it back together!” are some common excuses that we use to keep our beloved shoes just a little bit longer. However, there are increased risks to foot and ankle issues if […]