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• 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

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: 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. 30, 2015
• Corn Removal,  Foot Corns

Corns are thickened areas of skin that develop in response to excessive pressure and friction.  This can occur when one toe rubs repeatedly against another, or when the toes rub Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2015
• Heel Pain

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: Nov. 02, 2015
• Foot Surgery

When foot problems don’t respond to conservative treatments, your podiatrist may recommend surgery to relieve pain, correct a foot deformity or restore function in your foot and/or ankle.  Podiatric surgery is Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2015
• Bunions,  Bunion Surgery

Characterized by a large, unsightly bump on the side of the big toe joint, bunions signal an underlying deformity in the structure of the foot. Left untreated, bunions may become 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: Jun. 02, 2015
• Turf Toe

Turf toe is a sprain of the joint just below the big toe, also known as the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.  Although it’s a condition most commonly associated with dancers, Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2015
• Sports Podiatry

Biomechanics involve how the movements of your lower limbs and feet affect the rest of your body.  When the feet aren’t working correctly, you may experience injuries and pains in Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2015
• Feet,  Back Pain

Your feet are the foundation of your entire body—complex structures consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints and 126 muscles and ligaments. They support your weight, act as a shock absorber, Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2015
• Exercises,  Injury Prevention

Following an ankle injury, such as a sprain or in more serious cases, ankle surgery, you will inevitably lose some strength and range of motion after being immobilized for an Read More