Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions seen in my practice. This is characterized by pain on the bottom of the heel. Pain can be quite significant with the first few steps of the day and then decrease as the foot warms up. As activity persists throughout the day, pain in the heel … Read more
The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscle to your heel and is the largest tendon in your body. It is the muscle you use to walk, jump, run, and stand on your toes. Achilles tendonitis happens when the tendon is stressed, irritated, and becomes inflamed. It can occur from overuse and general degeneration. District Foot … Read more
Foot pain is no fun no matter who you are, but it is even worse if you spend any time on your feet. You may find yourself in pain walking across a room or in extreme pain when you wake up in the morning. You can barely walk to get to the bathroom. It may … Read more
Athlete’s foot is quite common. It is a fungal infection that impacts the skin of the foot. It often develops where the individual is exposed to moisture, such as showers. It is also called tinea pedis. Trichophyton is the fungus that causes the problem. At District Foot & Ankle, we have tinea pedis treatment that … Read more
A chronic foot, ankle or leg ulcer is one that fails to heal by 50% over a 4 week period. There are many reasons why an ulcer may not heal. Your doctor needs to make sure there is no infection and there is adequate blood flow into and out of the leg and foot. Smoking … Read more