Austin Foot & Ankle Injury Blog

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.

Decorating for the holidays & avoiding injury

There are close to 6,000 emergency rooms visits every year are due to 'decorating accidents'. Please don't make yourself one of these statistics.

Happy Halloween Austin!

This fun time of year often involves consuming large quantities of sweets. Don't let it sway you from deveoping and keeping healthy eating habits.

Options for Healing - Platelet Rich Plasma

There are many factors that can inhibit your bodies ability to heal itself. Austin foot and ankle specialists can utilize PRP to help.

My Feet are on Fire! - Burning Feet Not so Entertaining

Burning feet are typically a sign of nerve problems. Identifying the cause and cure is what your Austin podiatrist is trained to do.

Why the health of your feet is a priority

They may often be overlooked amongst body parts, but your feet carry you around every day and need to be taken care of.

Ricki Lake, Injured on Dancing with the Stars – Small cuts can be a potential problem

The small cut and bruise Ricki Lake sustained may not have slower her down on DWTS, but for many people such injuries can be more complicated.

Patient Payment Options - CareCredit

Payment options for foot health needs with Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists in Austin, Texas participate with CareCredit.

Halle Berry Injured in Spain – Foot fractures

Halle Berry recently injured her foot while taking a break from filming a movie in Spain. We talk about foot fractures and treatment.

The Gout - Podiatry, Pharmacology, & You

Gout has been plaguing man for centuries, but along with the rise in diabetes and obesity is affecting more and more individuals.

Yao Ming Retires – Foot and Ankle Injuries Lead to Early Retirement

Yao Ming was a sensational giant from China when he was No. 1 draft pick in 2002. After 9 seasons, foot injuries lead him to retire.

A Mother’s Feat – Pregnancy and your feet

Pregnancy can be a wonderful event in a couples life. The changes that occur in a woman's body can have a big impact on her feet and legs.

Keep your feet feeling good – Choosing the right flip flop this summer

Wearing the wrong flip flop can cause you foot pain. We give you some points on choosing the proper flip flops that will avoid problems.

The Lone Star Leads in Tort Reform – Why it Matters to You

Frivelous law suites end up affecting all of us. Recent changes in Texas tort reform will hopefully help lead our nation in a new direction.

Podiatrists Save Texas $2 Billion Each Year! | Podiatrist Austin Texas| Westlake Foot Doctor

Preventative Care by Podiatrist in the State of Texas saves $2 Billion dollars each year. Continue to support your local podiatrist!

How to Prepare for your Podiatry Visit

Respect your feet. They've mastered the art of staying grounded while moving foward.

Toning shoes - Their True Value

Toning shoe manufacturers have claimed that their product has an added benefit over regular shoes. A recent study finds differently.

April is Foot Health Awareness Month - Keep America Moving!

Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists blog highlighting Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' campaign. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Craig Thomajan DPM.