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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

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Do Your Shoes Fit Properly?

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when purchasing shoes is buying shoes that do not fit you properly. Many people, particularly women, buy shoes based on the way the shoes look, not on the way the shoes fit. Unfortunately though, you...

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Summertime Foot Care

When summertime rolls around and everyone wants to head outside, it's easy to forget the problems that this might bring to our feet. Sure, w...

Stone Bruises Versus Metatarsalgia

What is a Stone Bruise? A stone bruise is a pain in the ball of your foot. The infected area can include the toes up to where the foot arche...

Are flip flops bad for your feet?

Summertime is here, and that means it's time to break out the flip-flops. These warm-weather staples are often worn by people in The Woodlan...

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 p...

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...