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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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What Causes Bunions?

A bunion is a bony bump that forms due to movement of the bones in the foot, which causes them to overlap. As your large toe begins to turn in and push against the next toe, the joint on the outside of the big toe is pushed out and becomes ...

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Ingrown Toenail Causes and Treatments

An ingrown toenail, onychocryptosis by its medical name, is one of the more uncomfortable maladies your feet can suffer, and the conditionis...

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 f...

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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...