Are you feeling pain in your ankle or walking with a limp? It’s common to hear about ankle sprains that occur from a fall or athletic activity, but there are ankle injuries that can occur over a period of time. One of these conditions involves the peroneal tendons that run behind the protruding ankle bone […]
Undergoing surgery to treat a toe deformity is not always an easy choice, but if all conservative measures have failed to bring you relief from discomfort or pain, there are surgical options that can help. Bunions form when the big toe joint moves out of alignment so that the toe points towards the other toes. […]
Many people may have witnessed the terrifying fracture that occurred during the 2016 Rio Olympics to French gymnast Samir Ait Said. It was no doubt a traumatic and painful experience for him and demonstrates the amount of force and strength that goes into an Olympic event. However, you don’t have to be an Olympic athlete […]
We usually hear about physical therapy in the context of recoveries after surgery or an injury, but there are actually a wide range of ways that it can benefit people who are suffering from discomfort or pain. At Your Next Step, we often prescribe physical therapy to address conditions such as plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, […]
Summer is the time to travel, and whether you’re going to a local beach or a unique location abroad, you need to be sure to take care of your feet! The feet are often forgotten about, but the last thing you want to experience is foot or ankle pain on your trip! Wearing exposing footwear […]
Clubfoot is a congenital condition that manifests as an abnormal inward rotation of the ankle so that the soles of one or both feet are facing each other. It is one of the more common congenital deformities, affecting about 1 in 1000 babies. Fortunately, with proper treatment, clubfoot can be corrected so that the child […]
Dance is a beautiful and passionate art form that allows the body to move in the most incredible and impressive ways. But beneath that grace, flexibility, and beauty lies a potential for many types of chronic and acute injuries. From a jump that lands incorrectly, to the unnatural joint rotation in ballet movements, dancers are […]
Do you have heel pain? Does it hurt when you first get up in the morning, or after long periods of sitting? You may have a condition called plantar fasciitis, which affects the connective tissue that runs along your arch from your heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia functions to support your arch […]
We’ve all heard that stretching and warm ups are important for exercise and recovery, but many people are unsure of how to do it properly. Stretching the muscles, tendons and ligaments can not only prepare the body for activity, but can also help to prevent injuries such as ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and […]
We’ve all seen orthotics that are sold in pharmacies and other stores, but did you know that you can have orthotics custom made for your unique foot? Your Next Step provides patients with custom orthotics to prevent and treat a variety of foot and ankle issues. Here are some reasons why these orthotics are a […]
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