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3 Foot and Ankle Injuries That Connect to Workers’ Compensation
Foot and ankle injuries aren’t just painful. By taking you out of the action and keeping you immobile, some of them can cost you quite a bit of money, too. Podiatric problems are actually common causes of missed workdays and workers’ compensation claims: in fact, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics claims that from 2021…
Tendonitis Troubles? A Podiatrist Can Assist!
Tendonitis is a common condition, but that doesn’t make it any easier to beat. Affecting people of all ages, it occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. These tough bands of tissue connect muscles to bones, playing a vital role in movement and stability. That means that tendon trouble quickly turns into pain in…
Hammertoes? Fend Off the Bend with A Podiatrist’s Help!
Hammertoes, characterized by a bend in the toe that resembles a hammer, can be both painful and limiting, restricting both your choice of footwear and your ability to enjoy an active lifestyle. If you’re struggling with this condition, you’re not alone. The team at Sole Focus Foot & Ankle has helped countless patients find relief…
Sports Injuries and Prevention
The Top 5 Most Common Foot and Ankle Injuries in Athletes Foot and ankle injuries are among the most common issues faced by athletes across all sports. Whether you’re a runner, a basketball player, or a soccer enthusiast, the demands placed on your lower extremities can often lead to injury. These injuries not only sideline…
Flat Feet: A Common Condition with Potential Problems
Flat feet, characterized by a lack of arch in the foot, affect millions of people, and while many of these individuals experience no symptoms, others may develop pain and discomfort over time. In this blog post, we will explore the potential long-term issues and painful conditions associated with flat feet. Keep reading for useful info…
Sidelined by a Sports Injury? A Podiatrist Will Get You Back in the Game
Here at Sole Focus, we take a holistic yet modern approach to treating sports injury issues. In this blog, we’ll lay out the most common sports injuries we resolve, how we do so, and which options might make sense for your unique needs.
Stay Beach Ready by Tackling Fungal Nail Infections!
With summer comes the opportunity to slip on those sandals and show off your toes at the beach. But what if unsightly fungal nails are hiding beneath the polish? Aside from aesthetic unpleasantness, these persistent infections can cause discomfort and pain, and they have a nasty habit of recurrence to top things off as well….
Stepping Past Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
At Sole Focus Foot and Ankle, we see quite a lot of heel pain stemming from plantar fasciitis. This widespread condition causes inflammation in the plantar fascia – the band of tissue connecting your heel to your toes. And it hurts. What can we do to help you step past the problem? To start, we’ll…
Unlock Your Pickleball Potential with Custom Orthotics!
👣 Tailor-Made Support: Custom orthotics are crafted to fit your unique foot contours, ensuring optimal alignment and support for precise movements on the pickleball court. 🌟 Enhanced Shock Absorption: With advanced cushioning materials, orthotics reduce stress on joints, minimizing injuries like ankle sprains and foot fatigue caused by high-impact play. ⚖️ Better Balance & Stability:…
Step Up your Dance Game: Enhance Performance with our Tips!
💃 Optimized Foot Support for Precise Technique: Tailored support ensures optimal alignment and stability during intricate dance steps, allowing for confident expression and finesse in movements. 🔄 Improved Turnout Control: Enhanced support helps maintain control and stability in turnout positions, enabling greater range of motion and elegance in pirouettes and développés. 🎉 Increased Jump Height…
Nervous About Nerve Issues? Your Podiatrist Can Help!
Sole Focus Foot and Ankle deal with all kinds of health complications, but some are poorly understood despite their prevalence, particularly nerve disorders. The intricate network in your feet and ankles plays a major role in movement and sensation, and when these nerves become compressed or irritated, it can lead to a variety of uncomfortable…
7 Soothing Strategies: A Podiatrist’s Guide to Holistic Relief
Foot and ankle pain problems are always just around the bend, and when they do present, they tend to impact our daily activities in more ways than one. While medications and high tech treatments can offer relief, many people seek a more natural approach. Sole Focus Foot and Ankle is all in favor of trying…
Seniors: You Can Still Have Active, Happy Feet with Arthritis!
Arthritis isn’t just one condition; rather, it’s a blanket term covering more than 100 disorders that afflict the joints. Unfortunately, any one of those disorders can take a toll on your ability to stay active, especially when it strikes at the connections between your feet and ankles. Seniors, in particular, tend to value their independence…
Nail Care is Self-Care: Beyond Polish and Pampering
Aesthetics and health go hand in hand more often than you might think. And when it comes to podiatry, a clear-cut example of that close relationship is nail care. Tending to your toenails isn’t just a soothing beauty ritual; rather, it’s an investment in your overall well-being. Whether you’re seeking a top-tier pedicure or wondering…
Why Waiting on Foot Pain is a Mistake
Many individuals often adopt a “wait and see” approach when confronted with foot pain, hoping the discomfort will miraculously disappear. However, procrastinating on addressing foot pain can lead to more severe issues in the long run. Let us delve into why delaying treatment for foot pain is a mistake and how timely intervention can spare…
Common Foot Problems and Their Solutions
Every step we take puts our feet to the test, and it’s no wonder that common foot problems can arise over time. From the annoyance of bunions to the sharp pain of plantar fasciitis, these issues can impact our daily lives. Here at Sole Focus Foot and Ankle, with proper care and attention, we can…
Understanding the Importance of Strong Feet
In matters pertaining to our health, understanding the significance of our feet is often underestimated, and their crucial role in maintaining overall well-being is frequently overlooked until the onset of unavoidable pain. Here at Sole Focus Foot and Ankle, we firmly assert that our feet serve as the fundamental support for the entire body. It’s…
Conquering Chronic Foot Pain with Cutting-Edge Treatments
Podiatric pain can stop you in your tracks, turning everyday activities into arduous marathons. But before you resign yourself to limping through life, consider some of the powerful new treatment options available at Sole Focus, a practice dedicated to holistic, regenerative, and preventative medicine techniques. We see many patients become frustrated with more traditional remedies…
Worry Warts: 3 Ways to Treat a Pesky Plantar Problem
Your feet are always hustling. Specifically, the soles of your feet are under persistent strain throughout the day, bearing your full weight as you move. And that strain, when paired with human papillomavirus, can produce plantar warts. How, you ask? Simple: HPV infiltrates your body through even the tiniest holes in your skin, and it’s…
High Fashion and the Lowdown on Bunions
At Sole Focus Foot and Ankle, we know that fashionable high heels are always in style. Unfortunately, chic footwear comes with a price: bunions. Although a bunion initially appears as a bulge at the joint of your big toe, that’s just a symptom of a more serious condition caused by the big toe leaning into…
