Jim Koske, PT, MPT Bunions are one of the most common foot problems in America and one in three people will get at least one in their lifetime. Women are affected disproportionately more than men, but we aren’t sure why. We know that inherited foot issues and bad foot mechanics play a role in their… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD One of the most commonly seen issues with the feet are bunions. Even if you aren’t a physician, you probably can recognize a bunion when you see one. The main characteristics of a bunion are 1) a large, knobby looking bump on the inside of the big toe, which may be… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Bicycling is a wonderful exercise for anyone who wants to stay fit, be outdoors and it can be as competitive or as laid back as you want it to be. You can race with others in your age bracket in a ranked sporting event or you can take your cruiser… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD One of the most common complaints for which I see patients is heel pain due to plantar fasciitis. Sometimes people call this heel spurs, but it’s not usually the bone that hurts. The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs underneath your foot and connects behind your… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD The big toe joint {metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe} can be sprained by jamming or by repetitively springing, pushing off or jumping during sports. It can also be sprained through accidentally bending it too far backward. We tend to see this injury more among athletes,… Read more »
Tom Toothaker, PT, DPT A sprain of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe has come to be known as Turf Toe, since artificial turf is now widely used in the world of sports. Artificial Turf is harder and doesn’t have as much “give” as natural grass fields when a… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD In my last article, I discussed the educational and training differences between a fellowship trained orthopedic foot and ankle specialist and a podiatrist. Both are specialists who diagnose and treat injury to and conditions of the foot, ankle, and leg. Today, I’ll discuss the differences and similarities in our medical… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD As a surgeon, I am often asked by patients to talk about my training and surgical expertise so they can fully understand my qualifications to treat them conservatively or surgically. Specifically, as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon I get asked what the difference is versus seeing a Podiatrist. Both are… Read more »
Jonathan Lorusso, LPTA At OSC, our orthopaedic physicians treat many patients who complain of heel pain caused by a tendon or ligament that is inflamed and angry. As an OSC Physical Therapist Assistant, I’m referred these patients to help them overcome their heel pain through exercise and the use of specific modalities designed to reduce… Read more »
Joel D. Stewart, MD As a busy foot and ankle specialist, I often see patients complaining of heel pain. Here, I’ll discuss the two most common reasons for heel pain and how they are treated. Plantar Fasciitis – The way I hear patients describe the pain they feel from Plantar Fasciitis is pretty much the… Read more »