Pickleball and tennis are the ultimate spring and summer sports, offering a fantastic cardiovascular workout and great social interaction. In our area, enthusiasm is at an all-time high thanks to incredible facilities like the Aspen Racquet Club.
If you frequently wake up with stiff, aching ankles, or if pushing off your big toe sends a sharp pain up your foot, you are likely experiencing the cartilage breakdown known as osteoarthritis. Many patients assume that this condition is an inevitable side effect of getting older.
You notice a hard, thickened patch of skin on the bottom of your foot. Assuming it’s just a stubborn callus from your new running shoes, you grab a pumice stone or a foot file in the shower to scrub it away.
Fungal toenails (Onychomycosis) are embarrassing, stubborn, and incredibly common. But because people are hesitant to talk about them, the internet has filled the void with bizarre DIY “cures.” If your nails are thick, yellow, or crumbly, following bad advice won’t just waste your time; in fact, it will allow the infection to spread to your other toes.
When you are managing diabetes, regular exercise is essential, but it requires extra precautions. At Foot & Ankle Center of Ohio, we’ve helped plenty of patients navigate this exact challenge safely.
Spring is the season of dedicated runners. When you transition from the winter treadmill to hard, uneven concrete, your feet bear the brunt, and the repetitive impact can harm your tendons and ligaments. And if you are sidelined by sharp heel pain or a burning Achilles, your immediate goal is getting back on the road, not spending six weeks resting in a walking boot.
Understanding the difference between high-impact and low-impact workouts can help prevent foot pain, reduce injury risk, and keep you active long term. At Foot & Ankle Center of Ohio, we’re here to help you make informed decisions about your exercise routine, allowing you to stay active while protecting your feet and ankles.
Two of the most common culprits we see at our practice – Shin Splints and Bone Spurs.
While they affect different areas, they share a common root: Stress. And thanks to modern technology, they also share a powerful, non-surgical solution. Foot & Ankle Center of Ohio explores the issue below.
While “growing pains” are real, heel pain in an active child is almost always a specific medical condition called Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis). And unlike generic growing pains, it requires treatment. In the following blog, the Foot & Ankle Center of Ohio explains it all!
At the Foot & Ankle Center of Ohio, we see a specific pattern: enthusiastic runners who buy the most expensive gear but ignore their biomechanics. They assume the shoe will fix their stride.
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