--- title: "Blog | Sweeney : Foot & Ankle Specialist | Sweeney Content Team (22)" description: D. Sean Sweeney, D.P.M., and Christy Leahey, D.P.M., are foot and ankle specialists with state-of-the-art offices in The Woodlands and Magnolia. Our practice encompasses all aspects of podiatric medicine. Contact us for a consultation today. 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Explore topics Overall Health & Wellness Toe Issues Foot Pain Ankle Issues Podiatrist Foot Skin Issues Shoes Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists Bunion Exercise Nerve Issues Plantar Fasciitis Diabetic Foot Care Kids Foot Issues Arthritis Sports Foot Surgery Heel Issues Swollen Feet Arch Issues Foot Symptoms Seasonal Tendon Issues Broken Bones & Fractures Infections Blisters Cancer Flat Feet Pregnancy achilles tendon Circulation Insurance Stone Bruise Toenails fungus Achilles Tendonitis Bone bruise Gait Ingrown Toenails Senior Foot Care Stem Cell Therapy Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Veins achilles [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20getting%20a%20pedicure%20and%20relaxing%20at%20the%20beauty%20salon.jpeg?width=900&name=Woman%20getting%20a%20pedicure%20and%20relaxing%20at%20the%20beauty%20salon.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-downside-of-salon-pedicures-understand-your-risks) [Infections](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/infections) --- ### [The Downside of Salon Pedicures: Understand Your Risks](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-downside-of-salon-pedicures-understand-your-risks) As the weather warms, the sandals and open shoes come out of hibernation. Feet and legs are on display. Many flock to their favorite salon for a pedicure. Before you schedule that pedicure appointment, you should know the downside of salon ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-downside-of-salon-pedicures-understand-your-risks) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Doctor%20examining%20her%20patient%20leg%20in%20medical%20office.jpeg?width=500&name=Doctor%20examining%20her%20patient%20leg%20in%20medical%20office.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-physical-therapy-after-an-injury) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues) --- ### [The Importance of Physical Therapy After an Injury](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-physical-therapy-after-an-injury) We understand that, after an injury, our demand will want us to go out and seize the day. Truthfully, the recovery process does not end afte... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-importance-of-physical-therapy-after-an-injury) [![plantar-fasciitis.jpg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/plantar-fasciitis.jpg?width=500&name=plantar-fasciitis.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-treatment-objectives) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis) --- ### [Plantar Fasciitis – Treatment Objectives](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-treatment-objectives) Who is at Risk? People who spend a lot of time on their feet, as well as certain athletes, are at risk for developing plantar fasciitis. Gen... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-treatment-objectives) [![ankle pain.jpg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ankle%20pain.jpg?width=500&name=ankle%20pain.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/three-common-ankle-injuries) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues) --- ### [Three Common Ankle Injuries](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/three-common-ankle-injuries) Ankle injuries are some of the most common types of injuries out there. With all the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones in your feet and ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/three-common-ankle-injuries) [![running shoe feet shoes runners.jpg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/running%20shoe%20feet%20shoes%20runners.jpg?width=500&name=running%20shoe%20feet%20shoes%20runners.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-find-the-perfect-running-shoe) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Exercise](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/exercise) --- ### [How to Find the Perfect Running Shoe](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-find-the-perfect-running-shoe) It’s tempting to pick out running shoes (or any other sneakers) based on looks alone, but that’s not what’s best for our feet: and just beca... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/how-to-find-the-perfect-running-shoe) [![holiday feet up fire.jpg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/holiday%20feet%20up%20fire.jpg?width=500&name=holiday%20feet%20up%20fire.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tips-for-happy-holiday-feet) [Seasonal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/seasonal) --- ### [Tips for Happy Holiday Feet](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tips-for-happy-holiday-feet) The holidays are officially here, and we all know what that means … crowded stores, long lines, lots of traffic, walking for miles while sho... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tips-for-happy-holiday-feet) [![feet bottom of foot.jpg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/feet%20bottom%20of%20foot.jpg?width=500&name=feet%20bottom%20of%20foot.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-you-get-cancer-of-the-feet) [Cancer](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/cancer), [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Can You Get Cancer of the Feet?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-you-get-cancer-of-the-feet) Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer, Melanoma being the deadliest form. We all know to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays and ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-you-get-cancer-of-the-feet) [![flatfoot.png](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flatfoot.png?width=500&name=flatfoot.png)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/flat-feet-what-are-they-and-can-they-be-fixed) [Arch Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arch-issues) --- ### [Flat Feet: What are They and Can They be Fixed?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/flat-feet-what-are-they-and-can-they-be-fixed) On a normal foot the arch is visible at all times, regardless of whether you’re standing, sitting or lying down. Adult-acquired flatfoot, al... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/flat-feet-what-are-they-and-can-they-be-fixed) [![Beautiful young woman with long dark hair lying on her back on a white sofa at home with her feet up.jpeg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sweeneyfootankle_April2017/Beautiful%20young%20woman%20with%20long%20dark%20hair%20lying%20on%20her%20back%20on%20a%20white%20sofa%20at%20home%20with%20her%20feet%20up.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20young%20woman%20with%20long%20dark%20hair%20lying%20on%20her%20back%20on%20a%20white%20sofa%20at%20home%20with%20her%20feet%20up.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-your-feet-trying-to-tell-you-something) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness) --- ### [Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You Something?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-your-feet-trying-to-tell-you-something) Our feet get us from point A to point B without much thought from us about it, unless they start hurting. But what if our feet our trying to... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/are-your-feet-trying-to-tell-you-something) [![44598438_m.jpg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/44598438_m.jpg?width=500&name=44598438_m.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/back-to-school-shoe-shopping-tips) [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes) --- ### [Back-to-School Shoe Shopping Tips](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/back-to-school-shoe-shopping-tips) One of the most important back-to-school purchases you can make for your child is a pair of good quality, proper fitting shoes. Not all shoe... 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