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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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Advantages of Stem Cell Therapy for Foot and Ankle Pain

Foot and ankle pain can significantly impact your quality of life, limiting mobility and causing discomfort in everyday activities.

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Lymphedema: Understanding, Managing, & Treating This Chronic Condition

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it often goes unrecognized or misdiagnosed.
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The Importance of Continuing Physical Therapy After Foot Surgery

Undergoing foot or ankle surgery is a significant step toward recovery and regaining mobility. However, the journey to full recovery doesn’t...
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Understanding Ankle Sprains: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries affecting people of all ages. Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone sim...
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Foot Ligament and Tendon Tears

Ankle sprains are a fact of everyday life, and these common foot injuries are the No. 1 reason for missed participation in athletics.
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Demystifying Foot Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Have you been experiencing pain in your foot that gets worse when trying to walk? Does the pain in your foot feel as though it is moving up ...
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Understanding Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a relatively rare but significant disorder that can cause discomfort and pain in the foot and ankle, includi...
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What Is the RICE Method for Recovery?

If you have sustained a sprain, strain, bruise, or another soft tissue injury, you should consider trying the RICE method to help you recove...
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What Does It Mean to Roll Your Ankle?

When someone injures their ankle, they often say they have “rolled their ankle”, but what does that mean? We will take a look at what happen...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Bruises

A bone bruise, also known as a bone contusion, occurs when a small injury occurs on the surface of the bone. Unfortunately, you cannot visib...