Research in Progress: Explore new treatments for diabetic ulcers. Call (281) 391-1212 for more details.
Your blog category
If you are signed up for a local autumn 5K, a half-marathon, or a full fall marathon, your high-mileage training block is officially underway. This rapid transition from casual summer jogs to strict, high-volume mileage is exactly when overuse injuries strike.
Summer in Texas means more time outdoors: grilling in the backyard, playing with the kids, gardening, or relaxing by the pool. While going barefoot may feel like part of the season, it can also expose your feet to injuries you might not expect.
Living with a bunion means dealing with daily discomfort and struggling to find shoes that fit. While this structural deformity will not simply vanish on its own, you’ve got life to live, and the symptoms must be managed.
For a healthy individual, a small blister from a walking shoe or a tiny scrape from walking barefoot is a brief annoyance. Yet for someone with diabetes, that same blister can escalate into a non-healing ulcer or a severe infection. However, an active, mobile life is possible. Living with diabetes does not mean you have to live in fear of severe complications.
What is Cavus Foot? Cavus foot is a condition in which the foot has a very high arch. due to this high arch, an excessive amount of weight is placed on the ball and heel of the foot when walking or standing. Cavus foot can lead to various signs and symptoms, such as pain and…
A bunion is a painful bony bump that develops inside the foot at the big toe joint. They are related to hallux valgus, a condition where the big toe drifts toward the smaller toes and the outside of the foot. Bunions usually develop slowly, and pressure on the big toe joint causes the big toe…
If the arches inside the feet have become flat and the entire sole can touch the floor while standing up, the person is suffering from a disorder known as Flatfeet. This disorder can lead to defects in the ankles and knees because flatfeet alter the body’s complete alignment. The condition is usually painless, and patients…
Generally, CrossFit increases injury risk due to sustained high intensity of exercise. Some problems occur in the foot and ankle due to cross-fit exercise. They are as follows: Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon is a fibrous band of tissue that links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this…
A broken or fractured ankle is an injury to the bone. For example, you may experience a broken ankle from a twisting injury from a simple misstep or fall or from direct trauma during a car crash. An ankle joint is structured with three bones – the tibia, which forms the medial and posterior malleolus;…
There’s nothing fun about walking around with ankle pain. You wake up and put your feet on the ground only to notice discomfort the second you put weight on them. Ankle pain can be any kind of discomfort you feel in and around the ankle joint. It’s typically due to overuse or an injury, but…
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed
Closed
Visit Us at Cypress Foot and Ankle Center
