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 […]
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 […]
The Latest in Bunion Surgery – Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction
When a person experiences chronic bunion pain, the simplest activity can be a source of great pain and frustration. Going for a leisurely walk (let alone even more strenuous activity) becomes a thing of the past — as does wearing a favorite pair of shoes for a special occasion. Eventually, no matter how much a […]
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery: What You Need to Know
Nine out of every 10 bunions occur on female feet. In fact, one in three women will develop them at some point. Once you have a bunion, it will not go away on its own; it can only get worse if left untreated. This can result in severe discomfort, infections, as well as extensive, long-term […]
What’s a Bunion?
A Bunion is a bony bump that forms where your big toe meets the rest of the foot. This location is called the metatarsophalangeal joint, also known as an MTP joint. This common condition develops over time and has a number of causes ranging from minor things such as poorly fitting shoes to more significant […]
What is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction?
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a progressive condition that can be easily treated with an early diagnosis. Flatfoot can lead to many foot and ankle problems down the road due to the strain it places on the tendons, ligaments, and bones. However, there is a condition that leads to flatfoot. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, or […]
Relieve Big Toe Arthritis Pain with Cartiva®
With Cartiva, patients can experience lasting pain relief from big toe arthritis. If you have arthritis, then you know how it can limit your ability to move without pain. Nonsurgical treatment methods may not work for every patient, especially patients with advanced arthritis. Cartiva® SCI Cartilage Replacement is a safe and highly effective treatment that […]
3 Types of Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Peroneal tendon injuries can affect a patient’s ability to walk or exercise without pain. Receiving treatment is necessary to prevent further degradation of the injury. The peroneal tendon is not as well-known as the Achilles tendon. Because of this, patients may not know the cause of their pain and ankle instability. By learning more about […]
