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How to Fix Flat Feet
Our feet take quite a beating. Every day, we use them to walk, run, or stand for significant periods of time. As we go about our lives, the tendons, bones, ligaments, and muscles in our feet work together to provide support and allow us to move freely. They are...
Turf Toe on the Gridiron
One of the dreaded words any athlete or dancer would like not to hear is turf toe. The most common sport people in the USA hear of turf toe is football. At least once a season, but usually more, we hear about an NFL player who is out of a game due to a turf toe...
What is Haglund’s Deformity?
Haglund’s Deformity is when the bone and the soft tissue have an abnormality in the Achilles tendon area on the back of the heel. The tissue gets irritated when the bone-like enlargement on the back of the heel rubs against things like the heel of your shoe. In the...
5 Simple Questions that can Reduce Your Sports Injury Risk
Playing sports is an excellent way to get some exercise, bond with like-minded athletes, and reduce stress. There are myriad benefits to playing sports, but it’s important to recognize that every practice you attend and every game you play increases your risk of a...
A Guide to Hammertoes
A Hammertoe is a condition in which the middle joint in the toe gets rigid and fixed. In some cases, the deformed joint looks like a hammer. This can happen in the second, third, or fourth toes. In many cases, a corn or callus develops at the top of the middle joint...
A Guide to Foot Care
Taking care of your feet is an integral part of overall wellness. Yet, it is a common aspect of self-care that often gets overlooked. At Michigan Foot & Ankle Specialists, we understand the importance of maintaining healthy feet. In this blog article, we will...
All You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis
It’s a beautiful day for a morning jog and you spring out of bed ready to lace up your shoes and hit the trail. Only, when your foot hits the floor, a dull, throbbing pain radiates from your heel through the arch of your foot. While it could be that you simply forgot...
Sever’s Disease: What You Need to Know About Your Child’s Heel Pain
Children experience many unexplained and random aches and pains as their bones and muscles grow. Most can be treated with mild pain relievers and some TLC. Others require a little more attention to treat properly. One such growing pain is Sever’s disease. Even though...
3 Powerful Ways MLS Laser Therapy Can Help with Heel Pain
Heel pain can be something that suddenly hits after a hard, active day or a problem that has more slowly crept up on you over time yet more than overstayed its welcome. Whatever the causes and circumstances around your heel pain are, we can help you find the best...
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