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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 [![Feet by the pool](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MABplPh3vt0.jpg?width=900&name=canva-MABplPh3vt0.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/summer-foot-care-keeping-your-feet-happy-and-healthy-in-the-heat) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Seasonal](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/seasonal) --- ### [Summer Foot Care: Keeping Your Feet Happy and Healthy in the Heat](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/summer-foot-care-keeping-your-feet-happy-and-healthy-in-the-heat) After a long winter, it’s tempting to expose as much skin as possible. However, with sunshine comes some risks, particularly for your feet. Before baring your toes, it’s worth making sure that you take some precautions to protect one of the... 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They allow us to walk, run, jump, and explore the world around us. Yet, despite th... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/dont-neglect-your-feet-why-you-should-see-a-podiatrist) [![Nerve issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAFmcuNs-TA.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAFmcuNs-TA.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) [Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/sweeney-foot-ankle-specialists), [Nerve Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/nerve-issues) --- ### [Understanding Idiopathic Polyneuropathy: A Guide for Patients](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) Have you been experiencing numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and feet? These symptoms can be unsettling, and you might be wondering ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-a-guide-for-patients) [![Foot and ankle pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MADU-LfELW8.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MADU-LfELW8.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/happy-feet-common-foot-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) [Overall Health & Wellness](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/overall-health-wellness), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Happy Feet: Common Foot Injuries and How to Prevent Them](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/happy-feet-common-foot-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them) Our feet are surprisingly complex, bearing the weight of our bodies and facilitating movement throughout our lives. Of course, the more comp... 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/tips-for-healthy-feet-while-traveling) [![Hammer Toes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAChUJLLCX4.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAChUJLLCX4.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/unveiling-the-mystery-of-hammer-toes-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues) --- ### [Unveiling the Mystery of Hammer Toes: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/unveiling-the-mystery-of-hammer-toes-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments) When it comes to foot health, understanding common conditions like hammer toes is crucial. At Sweeney Foot & Ankle, our dedicated team of do... 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