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Ball of foot pain can be progressive, stubborn and debilitating. Accurate recognition and treatment is essential to prevent chronic problems.

Valentine’s Day – An Easy Gift Idea

While there's plenty of time to finalize your valentine day agenda, here's an easy idea to pamper your sweetheart.

Stiletto Workout – Contributing to hammertoes?

The latest workout to hit the news is that involving stiletto heels. We discuss the altered mechanics and problems that can occur with high heels.

3 Tips for Keeping your Feet Healthy in the New Year

Happy 2013 Austin! Here are a few tips from Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists to keep your feet in good shape this year

Protect Your Feet & Have Safe New Years’ Eve

Keep your feet and ankles safe as you ring in 2013!

What Shoes to Wear this Holiday Season

What does The Holiday season mean to you? Laughter? Fun? Holiday Parties? YES, to all! The Holiday Season is a time for people to dress up and get together with friends and family, but the Holidays are not always an exciting time for your FEET! Typically, when people select or buy shoes to match their outfits for the festivities they rarely take into consideration the pain and injury that could result from wearing improper footwear so, here are some helpful reminders.

Money Magazine® Article – Foot Pain & Your Podiatrist

This months issue of Money magazine has a 5 point article on foot pain. We present some of the positives and negatives from the article.

Study Released – Risk of Ankle Fractures Double with Obesity

A recent study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery shows a correlation between the severity of ankle fractures and obesity.

Tattoo or Not to Tattoo….. Your Feet

Tattoos have been around a long time. With more and more female celebrities getting foot tattoos, we thought we point out a few things to keep in mind.

Weekend Events in Austin - Naked Foot 5k National Series

Naked foot 5k national series is coming to Austin this weekend. While shedding your shoes isn't for everyone, the event doesn't stop your from participating in a pair of shoes.

Physical Therapy & Shoes - Expanding services at Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists

We would like to announce the opening of Three Lakes Physical therapy and Wellness Center and Mod Pod Shoes to serve our patients.

Reflections on the London Summer Olympics 2012– The importance of your feet

With the Olympic games over, we take a moment to reflect on some of the USA teams achievements and the role of healthy feet and ankles.

London Summer Olympics & Paralympics 2012

The summer Olympics 2012 London will begin later this week. A few weeks after than the Paralympics. Both venues should host exciting feats of human athletes.

Avoiding ‘the gout’ this summer

There are many factors that can precipitate a gout attack. Learn some of the things you can do to prevent an attack from striking you.

Jessica Alba’s Ankle Injury & High Heels

Jessica Alba tweeted about her ankle injury a few weeks ago but was out in high heels not long after. Ankle injuries and high heels are not a good combination.

Growing a New Toe - Science Fiction Become Science Fact

Stem cell therapy and replacement tissue growth is on the cutting edge of medicine today. It was recently used to 'regrow' a man's toe

Discolored Nails – Fight the Fungus

Unsightly nails can only become for problematic if not treated properly. Stop hiding them or covering them with polish, see your Austin podiatrist.

The Stories Your Feet Can Tell – Heart Disease

Your feet can give you clues about the health of rest of your body. Trouble with blood vessels in your feet can also affect blood vessels in your heart.

Steven Tyler’s Foot – A neuroma gone bad?

Steven Tyler's foot has been the talk of the web lately. We give some different ideas on what may be the cause of the American Idol judge's foot troubles.

Spring is Knocking, Summer is Around the Corner!

Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists Clinical Coordinator, Tana Hager, thanks our patients for their patience and issues a warm welcome to all that are new!

NCAA Tournament 2012 - Elite 8 is ready to play

The March Madness continues as the Elite 8 is set to play this weekend. With only 4 games this weekend, Sunday night will have the Final Four set to play.

Type 2 Diabetes – An opportunity to take better care of yourself

Many of us never learn to take care of our bodies and our health. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be a wake up call to take better care of yourself.

Keeping Active in Retirement - Don’t let osteoarthritis get you down

Osteoarthritis is something almost all of us will encounter as we age. Seeking out treatment for foot and ankle pain early can keep you doing your favorite activities long into your golden years.

Valentine’s Day – Eats & Diabetes

Valentine's Day can involve many different things. Here are a few ideas for dining spots in Austin and sweets for anyone living with diabetes.

5 Foot Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore

All to often we ignore aches and pains in our feet that can be easily resolved. Here are 5 problems that can cause big problems if not treated by a podiatrist.