Get Valuable Tips About Your Foot and Ankle Pain
If you are tired of living with foot and ankle pain, you’re probably looking for tips to help get relief. Look through these blog posts with helpful guidance and advice from our Cincinnati podiatrists.
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3 Easy Tips that Could Help You Avoid Foot SurgerySometimes surgery is unavoidable, but many foot and ankle conditions can be managed without it. These tips can help you prevent surgery.
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Rebuilding a Collapsed ArchYears of wear and tear can cause a foot arch to collapse, but Family Foot and Ankle Center in Cincinnati can rebuild flat feet with reconstructive surgery.
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Conservative Approaches to Delay (or Prevent) Hammertoe SurgeryAlthough surgery is often necessary to “fix” a hammertoe, early application of conservative therapies can provide an alternative, says Family Foot & Ankle.
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Surgery is Only Half the Battle: Why Rehab Is So ImportantRehab is a crucial part of any recovery plan—the surgery may fix the bone or joint, but stretching and exercise help you get it back to 100%.
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Don’t Wait for Sandal Weather to Deal with Toenail FungusThe experts at Family Foot & Ankle Center in Cincinnati, OH explain why you should seek treatment for fungal toenails early—it takes time to clear!
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Smoking Isn’t Just Bad for the Lungs — It Hurts Feet, TooAlthough smoking’s effects on the lungs are well know, your feet and legs can greatly suffer from this addiction as well, says Family Foot & Ankle Center.
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Don’t Miss Early Warning Signs of Charcot FootDetecting early signs of Charcot foot, like swelling, redness, and warm skin, can help you avoid surgery or amputation, says Family Foot and Ankle Center.
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Improving Balance at Every AgeLike any skill, balance can be improved through practice—even as you age. Family Foot & Ankle Center shares advice and exercises to try at home.
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How to Keep Feet Healthy in Cold, Slushy WinterCincinnati winters can bring a lot of rain, snow, and slush. Family Foot & Ankle Center offers tips to keep your feet dry, clean, healthy and safe.
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Talking Tarsal Coalition: Treatments for Limping ChildrenTarsal coalition is a serious congenital flatfoot condition, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your child needs surgery, says Family Foot & Ankle Center.
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Best Treatments for Flat Feet in ChildrenMost cases of flat feet in children do not require medical intervention, although it depends on the cause and symptoms, says Family Foot & Ankle Center.
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Why Kids Get Warts—and How to Prevent ThemKids are more frequently exposed to—and less equipped to deal with—the virus that causes warts, but they can be prevented, says Family Foot & Ankle Center.
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Best Treatment for Toes that Point In or OutMost cases of intoeing and out-toeing don't require medical intervention, but that doesn’t mean you can turn a blind eye, says Family Foot and Ankle Center.
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How to Prevent Sever’s Disease in Young AthletesGood shoes, stretching, and avoiding overuse are strategies young athletes can use to prevent Sever’s disease heel pain, says Family Foot and Ankle Center.
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Tips to Alleviate Sever’s Disease PainRest, ice, and gentle exercises help your child recover from a case of Sever’s disease heel pain, says Family Foot & Ankle Center in Cincinnati.
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Is Your Child at Risk for Heel Pain?Children in a growth spurt who are physically active are most at risk for heel pain from Sever’s disease, says Family Foot and Ankle Center in Cincinnati.
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Complications of Achilles TendinitisThe pros at Family Foot and Ankle Center help you better understand Achilles tendinitis complications so you can avoid developing a chronic condition.
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Exercising Your Injured TendonFamily Foot and Ankle Center in Cincinnati discusses favorite stretches to help you recover fully and quickly from painful Achilles tendinitis.
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Running with Achilles Tendon ProblemsBetter shoes, flatter routes, and cross-training can help you avoid painful Achilles tendon problems when running, says Family Foot and Ankle Center.
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How Achilles Tendinitis Develops (and How to Avoid It)Bad shoes, repetitive stress, and starting new sports too fast are all ways you could end up with Achilles tendinitis, says Family Foot and Ankle Center.