foot and ankle
Managing Peroneal Tendonitis: Effective Treatments and Preventative Measures
The human body has thousands of tendons, which are tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Although tendons are strong, if they become strained and inflamed, a painful condition called tendonitis can result. Peroneal tendonitis is tendonitis in the tissues on the outside of your ankle and foot. Most people make a full […]
Why Pronation vs Supination Matters to Your Health
Pronation vs. supination may be concepts you typically don’t often consider, but the effects of each can matter to your long-term health. While these terms can be used to describe the orientation of your arms, wrists, and hands, they are most commonly used regarding your feet. For many people, the degree to which their feet […]
Sprain vs Fracture: Is Your Bone Broken?
If you’ve rolled your ankle or caught yourself with an outstretched arm, you may have done some Googling for symptoms of a sprain vs. fracture. But since both can cause acute pain, swelling, and bruising, it can be hard to tell whether you simply need to let it rest or if you’ll end up getting […]
Fibula Fracture: Types & Treatment
You may recall from high school anatomy that you have two long bones in your lower leg: the tibia and the fibula. A fibula fracture is when you break the thinner of those bones that runs along the outside of your leg, the fibula. You can suffer a fibula fracture from a forceful impact, a […]
Hallux Rigidus: A Stiff MTP Joint
Your toes are an easy thing to take for granted. But if you’re affected by a condition called hallux rigidus, you realize just how big a role these small digits play in your life. Hallux rigidus is the medical name for a stiff big toe or big toe arthritis. The word hallux refers to your […]
Lyme Arthritis
Lyme arthritis is a type of joint inflammation that results from the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) receives about 30,000 reports of Lyme disease each year, and they estimate an additional 270,000 cases go unreported. Of those who know they have Lyme disease, about 25 percent of them will […]
Broken Ankle: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
On average, Americans take 3,000 to 4,000 steps each day. Each step looks simple from the outside, yet internally, each employs many muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones in the hips, knees, and ankles. Disrupt any of these tissues, and you jeopardize your ability to get from place to place in your normal manner. Those who’ve […]
How To Care for Foot Sprains
Pesky. That’s probably the best word to describe a foot sprain in terms of the way it affects daily life. They’re serious enough to sideline us from normal activity, but most are not so serious that we’re patient with their healing. That’s not always the case, however — as some foot sprains are severe enough […]
Laser Therapy for Foot Pain
Not all pain responds to traditional treatment methods. Even when it does, recovery timelines sometimes feel excessively long for patients who need to get back to their regular routines. Laser therapy is an excellent treatment option for individuals experiencing chronic foot pain or athletes who need to speed up the healing of a foot or […]
Clinic Spotlight: Tooele Podiatry
Whether you’re facing a sudden injury or dealing with a painful issue that doesn’t seem to be getting better, deciding where to go and who to trust with your care can be difficult. The choice involves answering questions about which doctors are the best, how far you’ll have to drive to see them, and whether […]