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Our Foot & Ankle Care Blog

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  • Prevent Foot and Ankle Hiking Injuries by Avoiding These Top 5 Mistakes
    Our Austin podiatrists share how to prevent hiking foot pain and trail running ankle injuries with different care strategies.
  • Why Getting the Right Diagnosis After a Foot Injury Matters More Than You Think
    A misdiagnosed foot injury can cost you months of recovery. Learn how Austin experts identify the root cause early.
  • Austin Walkers and Runners: How EPAT Therapy Could Be the Key to Pain-Free Feet
    Discover how EPAT therapy in Austin helps walkers and runners find lasting relief from chronic foot pain without surgery.
  • Get Help for Overuse Foot and Ankle Injuries
    Overuse injuries often happen to those who enjoy working out and playing sports. Here, learn more about overuse injuries and how to treat them.
  • 6 Ways For Runners to Protect Their Feet From Injury
    Running is a great form of exercise that many enjoy. However, it can be hard on the body if not done properly. Here are some tips to keep your feet protected.
  • Long Distance Running - Race Day Tips
    Marathon training is a 365 day job. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists provide tips for the big race day, so that all of your training can be properly used.
  • Marathon Running: Making Sure Your Feet Are Ready
    It is important to train your feet for a marathon. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists offer tips on how to prevent foot and ankle injuries while running.
  • March Madness and Basketball Injuries
    As with any sport, there are several foot and ankle injuries that are common for basketball players. Dr. Craig H. Thomajan DPM, FACFAS explains a few.
  • The Austin Marathon – Run it Next Year (If You Haven’t Been Training)!
    Don’t pull a “Barney Stinson” and attempt to run the Austin Marathon without training first!
  • Proper Warm Up Is Key to Staying Injury-Free
    One easy way to prevent injuries is to warm up prior to activities. Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists tells how to prepare properly.
  • Relief from Foot Pain: Is it Time to Replace Your Shoes?
    Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists offer tips on when it's time to replace your running shoes. Choosing the right shoe for your foot can also prevent injury.
  • Should You Apply Ice or Heat to an Injury?
    Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists ends the confusion over whether you should apply ice or heat to an injury.
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  • Posted on 06/17/2026Prevent Foot and Ankle Hiking Injuries by Avoiding These Top 5 Mistakes
  • Posted on 01/08/2026Why Getting the Right Diagnosis After a Foot Injury Matters More Than You Think
  • Posted on 10/22/2025Austin Walkers and Runners: How EPAT Therapy Could Be the Key to Pain-Free Feet
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Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
  • 5000 Bee Caves Rd Ste 202
    Austin, TX 78746
  • Phone: 512-328-8900
  • Fax: 512-328-8903
  • Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists 5000 Bee Caves Rd Ste 202
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: 512-328-8900 Fax: 512-328-8903 Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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