Our Foot & Ankle Care Blog
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Stuck in a Foot Pain Cycle? Here Are Some Possible Reasons For It
If your foot pain keeps coming back despite rest and PT, something in the diagnosis may be incomplete. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists explains why.
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That Barely-There Flip-Flop Feeling Comes With a Cost
From heel pain to ankle sprains, flip-flops can cause more damage than most people realize. Here’s what our Austin podiatrists want you to know.
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Managing Your Weight Is One Step in Maintaining Healthy Feet
Our Central Texas podiatrists explain how being overweight can cause injuries to the feet and ankles, particularly in people with diabetes.
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The Risks of Participating in the Barbie Foot Challenge
It may be tempting to participate in the latest TikTok trend, the Barbie Foot Challenge. However, our Austin podiatrist explains the risks and dangers.
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Understanding the Common Causes of Foot Cramps and How to Treat Them
If you are experiencing painful foot cramps, it can be due to various reasons—some more serious than others. Our Austin podiatrists discuss possible causes.
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My Heel Hurts! - Keeping Your Plantar Fascia Stretched
Heel pain can be caused by a number of factors, which can make walking a very tedious task. Austin Foot explains how stretching can help relieve this ailment.
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Pump Bump: A Different Type of ‘Heel Spur’
Pumps on the bottom of your feet can be the result of protruding heel spurs. Austin Foot and Ankle explains how heel spurs can evolve into Haglund's deformity.
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Posterior Tibial Dysfunction: Heel Pain and Dropping Arches
Heel pain and dropping arches causes pain on the inside arch portion of the foot. Contact Dr. Thomajan at Austin Foot and Ankle for help with this pain.
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Understanding the Forms of Arthritis
Some people think arthritis is a single issue, but there are actually quite a few forms of arthritis. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists discusses.
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Heel Pain Due to Weight Gain
An evaluation by Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists can identify the source of your heel pain and get you back to your activities pain free.
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Understand Why You Wake With Heel Pain
There are various potential causes of heel pain, but a common one is plantar fasciitis. Learn more from the doctors at Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists.
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Heel Pain: The Bone Beneath
The heel bares all of the weight from the the body in every step. This repeated pressure can ware on the bone after time, which can break it down causing pain.