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Foot & Ankle Specialty Blog

Blog Articles about Foot & Ankle Issues, Treatments and Management from Sweeney Foot & Ankle, The Woodlands and Magnolia, Texas


Diabetes and Foot Health - Ways to Relieve Your Pain at Home

Diabetes can affect your feet in a negative way, especially when it is not well controlled. In many cases, the damage to your feet will be painful. Although there isn't much you can do to reverse this damage, you can take steps to reduce th...

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3 Common Pediatric Foot Problems

Pediatric foot problems are more common than you might think. Being active, children are just as likely to develop foot problems as some adu...

Staying Active During Quarantine

As difficult and challenging this spring has been from an employment and a public health point of view, the occasional bright point can be f...

Can Doctors Do Anything For a Broken Toe?

Has social distancing got you wondering if you need to go to the doctor or stay home? When you drop a weight on your toe or stub it, it’s di...

Frequently asked questions about Plantar Faciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a common but painful condition affecting the feet. Below are answers to some of the most common questions patients ask ...

Cast vs. Boot

Broken or fractured bones in the lower leg aren’t all treated the same. Sometimes a cast is used, other times a boot is the preferred method...

Frequent Ankle Injuries and Symptoms

Ankle injuries happen daily. With all the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones in your feet and ankles, there’s a lot of elements at risk. ...

Bunion Pain? Find Relief with These Exercises

When the base of your big toe becomes swollen and results in a large bump, you may have a bunion. Over time, bunions can lead to arthritis a...

Working Out and Your Feet: What You Need to Know

The New Year is almost here, and many people will resolve to get healthier and begin to workout. And those who may routinely hit the gym may...

Causes and Cures for Dry Feet and Foot Fungus

It can be hard to distinguish between dry, cracked and rough feet and feet that have foot fungus. If you notice scaly, patchy skin, or your ...