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Pain in the ball of your foot could be a sign of a neuroma — but can you get rid of it on your own? Read on to discover more about a neuroma on your foot and what you need to do to get rid of the pain.

If you're an athlete, your feet may be the last thing on your mind. However, foot injuries happen often and can leave you benched for the season. Keep reading to discover the benefits of seeing a podiatrist before your athletic season.

A sprained ankle is an injury that leaves you benched for several weeks — but without the proper treatment, you could also suffer chronic ankle instability. Keep reading to learn prevention tips for ankle instability after spraining your ankle.

Have you noticed that your child walks on their toes instead of their entire foot? They may be toe-walking, but what does that mean? Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about toe walking, including treatment options.

An ingrown toenail might heal on its own, but you may be better off visiting your podiatrist. Learn when to schedule an appointment.

Nobody wakes up saying today is the day I’m going to fall. It’s just a built-in confidence in ourselves accrued over decades of life that our bodies won’t allow us to fall unexpectedly.

Your feet support you every day of your life. As you age, you can imagine the number of miles that get put on those poor feet! It’s important to take care of your feet, no matter what age you are, or how old you feel,...

We have all heard of a family member or someone that we may know that has osteoporosis. It is hard enough to say the word, let alone know what it means. Osteoporosis affects over 50 million Americans and 50% of women and 25% of men in their lifetime.

The month of April is “All About Feet” at Toe-Tal Foot & Ankle Care. Specifically, we focus on foot fact or fiction. This is the first of a two-part series on debunking foot myths.

Malignant melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer, but the good news is it can be prevented and even cured if detected early.

Today we present to you part 2 of our debunking foot myths series.

Most will remember the 90’s PSA commercial “This is your brain on drugs.” It was a highly effective campaign to get the message out about the harmful effects of drugs on the brain.

March is National Cheerleading Safety Month, and with good reason. In fact, Cheerleading is one of the leading sports for catastrophic injuries.

Pretty much everyone is getting active these days. Whether that involves running, playing various sports, dancing, or even if your still hunting Pokémon, we take for granted the beating we put on our feet.

Every foot is different and holds special considerations tailored to the owner’s genetics, shoe preference, and activity level.

Playing through pain is viewed as a badge of honor. While playing through pain may be a necessity for professionals getting compensated, amateurs and especially young athletes have no reason to put their future health at risk.

When it comes to your child’s feet, it may be something you think about a lot, or not at all. Some children may have obvious foot problems, such as severe flat feet, walking on their tip toes, or toes that turn in and cause tripping.

Kids love to play, whether that be indoors or outdoors. They often play sports year round. As many parents realize, their kids seldom slow down and often it is up to the adult to take notice if something is wrong with their child’s feet.

Who believes “What you can’t see, can’t hurt you?” I doubt many people do, so why do millions of people hit the gym with aspirations of new year resolutions and never think about the hidden dangers that might affect their feet?

It’s no secret that “getting healthy” continues to top new year’s resolution lists year after year. This goal usually involves some type of fitness routine, that almost certainly involves your feet.

A Jones fracture of the foot, just like an ACL injury to the knee, can cause fear and uncertainty to any athlete. The fracture occurs at the long bone on the outside of the foot known as the fifth metatarsal.

The Fall season brings pumpkin spice and everything nice. It is also a great time to discuss an issue that can affect many of our elderly loved ones.

Ingrown Toenails: Associated with shoes that do not fit properly or trauma during new sports or activities.

Look for a stiff heel. Press on both sides of the heel counter and make sure it does not collapse.

As you stand on the podium watching your country’s flag be hoisted high above the rest while listening to the national anthem, you finally come to the realization it was all worth it.

The 2016 Summer Olympics are underway, and like many viewers, I can’t help but get excited about the start of gymnastics. The flips, turns, athleticism, and the drama of whether or not the routine will end with that perfect landing,...

Pokémon Go is sweeping the country, but let’s be honest if you have not heard about it you’re probably not reading this blog. From young to old, everyone seems to be getting in on the action.