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• posted: Feb. 07, 2019
• Achilles Tendonitis

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints a podiatrist hears about from patients. If you are dealing with heel pain above the heel bone then you could be Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2019
• Crush,  Crush Injury

What is a Crush Injury? Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain, Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2018
• Sprained Ankle

An ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls or twists to the point where a ligament inside stretches beyond its normal capacity. Ankle sprains are extremely common, with an estimated Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2018
• Sesamoid

What is Sesamoiditis? Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2018

Heel pain is one of the leading problems that sends patients to visit their podiatrist, and it’s no wonder. The relentless ache in the bottom of your foot or the Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2018

Welcome to the Blog of Norfolk Office Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Norfolk, VA area, we’re excited you are here. With the podiatric Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2015
• Foot Injuries

An unexpected fall or twist can result in an injury of the foot or ankle, such as a sprain or strain. Immediate first aid can help prevent complications, reduce pain Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2015
• Running Shoes

If you’re a runner, then you know that your shoes are an integral piece of equipment when it comes to comfort, performance and injury prevention.  Your foot type and function Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2015
• Physically Fit Feet

Your feet are made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 112 ligaments and a vast network of tendons, nerves and blood vessels. Each of these parts works in harmony, enabling Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2014
• Foot Stretches

The feet bear a lot of stress from day to day.  That’s why podiatrists recommend stretching as a great way to revitalize and strengthen the feet.  Simple stretches can be Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2014
• Stress Fractures

Stress fractures are notoriously misdiagnosed and under treated. In many cases, symptoms may persist for an extended period of time before the diagnosis of a stress fracture is even made. Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2014
• Marathon Training,  Running,  Stretching

Whether you’re training for your very first marathon or preparing for your tenth, it’s important to begin your training program on the right foot.  A lack of experience coupled with Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2014
• Achilles,  Ruptured Tendon,  Ruptured Achilles

The Achilles tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This lower leg tendon enables you to walk, jump, stand on your Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2014
• Gait Analysis

Treating an array of problems of the foot and ankle at AAL Podiatry Associates, we put the best of technology to work in diagnosing many biomechanical injuries and abnormalities that Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2013
• Shockwave Therapy

If you are one of the millions of Americans that suffer from chronic heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis, then you know just how unpleasant this very common foot condition Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2013
• Ankle Sprain,  Sprained Ankle

An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries to the ankle, resulting from a fall or a sudden twist that forces the ligaments out of their normal position. Read More