A Family Guide to Foot and Ankle Health

This blog is an up-to-the-minute guide on news relating to diagnosing, avoiding and treating common foot and ankle ailments. The doctors at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas wants you to have the most accurate, up-to-date information regarding foot and ankle ailments. Think of us as part of your family in Grapevine, Texas giving you useful and accurate advice on how to deal with common foot and ankle problems. Want more content, contact us and ask a question! We are happy to be your "Dear Abby" for foot problems!

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Coronavirus Quarantine is a Pain in the Foot! There are foot pain trends that I have noticed during the COVID-19 pandemic. I thought it would be interesting to share as they all have walking barefoot in common!
Don't Ignore That Ball of Foot Pain! Metatarsalgia, or ball of foot pain, is a condition in which the ball of the foot becomes painful and inflamed. Your symptoms should not be ignored!
Functional Orthotics -- Your Body's BFF! Your feet are like a finely tuned clock with all its components working in synchronicity. This synchronicity is the foundation of biomechanics!
What's this Ball of Foot Pain? ball of foot, capsulitis, pain in ball of foot, long second toe
Good Grief, is it Gout?
Off the Shelf vs. Custom Orthotics Inserts can help decrease your pain even if you've got an old ache/pain. All ages and sizes welcome.
Americans Really Do Have Bigger Feet! On average, our feet have grown in size at least two shoe sizes since the 1960's. This is causing many more foot problems due to shoes that are too small.
Grandma's Bunions Starting to notice Grandma's bunions are growing on your feet? Help is on the way. Let's discuss options for relief.
Joints Feeling a Little Stiff in the Morning? Stiffness in your joints in the morning can be a sign of worsening arthritis to your joints. This blog discusses treatment options for arthritis of the foot.
What Can I Do for This Arthritis? Painful, arthritic joints can cause severe pain and decrease the quality of life.
The Golden Age of Flying for Flight Attendant's Feet The golden age of flying is over, but the doing away with in flight heels has not resulted in painless flight attendants feet. Don't needlessly suffer foot pain in your flight shoes!
Help, I'm Having Pain in My Arch and Inside of the Ankle! Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a condition where changes in the posterior tibial tendon impair its ability which can cause flattening of the foot and pain along the tendon.