A Girlfriend's Guide to Foot and Ankle Health

Got Grandma's feet?

Do you think you have your Granmother's crooked toes and deformed feet? Bunions and hammertoes can run in the family.

Kids Get Foot Pain Too!

Children suffer from foot and ankle pain too! Here is an overview of children's foot problems and many simple solutions.

NFL Having Record Injuries of Achilles Tendons Already!

The NFL lockout is barely over and training camps just started, but NFL players have experienced record Achilles tendon injuries already!

Having a Bunionectomy? What to Expect After Surgery

Advice on what to expect after the most common bunion surgeries; Austin bunionectomy, Lapidus fusion and a Keller bunionectomy.

Children's Summer Shoe Tips

Choosing the right shoes for your child's summer activities can be difficult. Let us help you choose well and make this summer foot pain free for your child!

Running in Flip Flops is Dangerous!

Running in flip flops is a common cause of many summer toe injuries. Lacerations, contusions, broken toes and bloody, painful toenails can be the result.

Buster Posey Busted His Ankle!

SF Giant's catcher, Buster Posey, is out for the season with an ankle fracture. This is a common baseball catcher injury and proper treatment is necessary.

Pregnancy and Your Feet

Pregnancy is seen by most as a time of anticipation and joy, but it can take a toll on a woman’s body. Even the feet can be affected. Researchers report more than half of all pregnant women have foot complaints

Six Simple Exercises For Stronger Strides

Here are six simple exercise to help strengthen your feet if you are trying to embrace minimlist shoe gear or barefoot running. Video help is laso on the way.

Should You Embrace Minimalist Shoes?

Why embrace minimalism? Minimalist shoes can help you achieve a more natural running stride. Why is this important? Stronger Feet = Running Zen!

Step Slowly into Minimalism

Join Dr Crane and an all-star panel of experts and coaches as they share their insights and advice on responsibly integrating MINIMALIST RUNNING into training.

Why Pool Running Doesn't Suck!

Pool running is often an Rx for relative rest when an athlete is injured but wants to keep up their cardio fitness. Here is a comical look at pool running.

Add a Night Splint to Alleviate Heel Pain

Plantar Fasciitis a.k.a. Plantar Fasciosis (PF) is the most common foot injury usually described as heel pain. Night splints added to daily stretching can help.

Ingrown Toenail Hurt!

Perhaps not the most glamorous injury, but ingrown toenails are easily one of the more common and painful foot problems seen in our Grapevine, Texas office.

My Toenail Hurts

Toenail pain can be from a myriad of different reasons. It can be ingrown, infected, thick, have blood underneath it or simply just have a fungal infection.

New Innovation Rocks Chronic Heel Pain! EPAT is Here to Save Your Sole!

EPAT is the most advanced non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal pain. Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Treatment is a new way to conquer chronic heel pain. Pressure waves stimulate the metabolism, enhance circulation and accelerate the healing process without surgery. Dmaged tissue of the plantar fascia or Achilles tendon gradually regenerates and eventually heals. Here are the top 16 frequently asked questions about EPAT.

Exercise Is Very Important For Type 2 Diabetics: New Guidelines

The physicians at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas encourage our diabetics to exercise and can help you reach your goals with better shoe gear, functional foot orthotics and even physical therapy to get you on the road to better diabetes control! Do not use foot pain as an excuse not to exercise, contact us and get started today! Read about the new guideline and get off the couch!

What is a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon?

What is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon? A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine who has done a two, three or even four year residency specializing in foot and ankle surgery. Podiatric medicine is to the foot and ankle what ophthamology is to the eye.

Avoid Slipping and Falling on Winter Ice and Snow!

Winter has decided to visit North Texas today. Two inches of ice covered by snow, and just in time for the Super Bowl. Time to think about trying to prevent slip and fall injuries. Lots of people fall on ice and snow every year-without serious injury. Not so fortunate were some 16,000 Americans who die each year from falls, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). People in North Texas hardly ever think about falling on ice and snow, but serious injuries can occur. If you are a klutz or are planning to spend a lot of time in the cold; following these guidelines may help protect you from serious injury this winter. If you do happen to fall and sprain your ankle or foot, call the office. Help is just a phone call away! And remember, just because you can walk on it doesn’t mean it is not broken.

72% of Americans Don't Exercise Due to Foot Pain

The APMA recently published a survey that verified what most of us already know: American's blame their lack of exercise on foot pain. Why is the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas office in Grapevine, Texas so busy? 72% of people surveyed said they do not exercise because foot pain prevents them from doing so! This finding, coupled with the staggering rate of obesity in the US makes podiatrists all that more important in the fight against chronic disease.

To Stretch or Not To Stretch?

A common question is should I stretch or not? Should I stretch before or after exercise? Does strtching matter? Can stretching actually cause more injuries? These are good questions that are addressed in "To Stretch or Not to Stretch? That is the Question."