When Should You Visit a Podiatrist?
Like all body parts, our feet and ankles deserve medical attention whenever an issue arises. Most people dismiss ankle and foot pain and infections as fleeting problems. If you experience any ankle and foot discomfort, make sure to pay a visit to Dr. Marc Frankel. He is a qualified podiatrist with over 20 years of […]
Importance of Taping a Foot Injury
The anatomy of the human foot is an engineering marvel. Many bones, muscles, and tendons work together to support your weight. A simple miss-step can result in debilitating injuries and restrict your movement. Ankle and foot taping are common and effective tactics that limit foot and ankle injury risk. Athletes in the sporting world are […]
Foot Care for Runners – How to Keep Your Feet Pain-Free in the Long Run!
Did you know that the feet account for up to 39% of injuries for runners, and they’re among the top three most injured body parts for those who participate in the sport? Part of the reason for this is all the repetitive motion of pounding the pavement, which puts intense pressure on these extremities. Your feet are […]
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery – Foot Care of the Future
Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction is Foot Care of the Future. Dr. Frankel has preformed over 100 minimally invasive procedures making him the areas leader in this innovative technique.
Right Types of Shoes for Pain-Free Feet
Your shoes may be causing you pain. Learn what shoes are best for you and if custom orthotics are necessary for pain free feet.
Ankle Sprains and Recovery Times
When you hear that an athlete missed an activity due to a foot injury, there is a 90% chance they sprained their ankle. Unfortunately, that’s how common ankle sprains are, especially among people involved in sporting activities. Ankle sprains vary in severity, so do the treatment methods and recovery time. While most ankle sprains heal […]
Grade 3 Ankle Sprain Recovery Time and Process
Did you jump too hard to catch a ball, and your ankle couldn’t sustain your landing? Or maybe your foot twisted when you stepped on uneven ground? If there is too much pain around your ankle and other symptoms like swelling, redness, stiffness, and tenderness to touch, you most likely got your ankle sprained. Find […]
Peroneal Tendonitis Taping
Peroneal tendonitis is a type of tendonitis that affects a person’s foot and ankle. This condition usually causes pain in two places, which include the outside of the foot and the outside of the lower leg. Peroneal tendonitis tends to be the most noticeable when walking or running and is often due to overuse. At […]
KT Tape for Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is an injury of the Achilles tendon due to overuse. The Achilles tendon is the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. The injury is most commonly found in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or the duration of their exercise […]
Ankle Sprain Recovery Time
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries in the United States today, with as many as 2 million acute ankle sprains reported annually. Not limited to age or gender, every segment of the country contributes to these statistics, ranging from children to the elderly, including both professional athletes and non-athletes, as well. […]
