Stylish & Supported: How to Shop for Shoes with AFO Braces
Wearing good shoes is about more than avoiding the occasional blister—our feet affect our whole bodies, from the function of our toes to the alignment of our spines. But when we start the process of creating advanced custom orthotics or ankle foot orthosis (AFO)...
Peripheral Artery Disease & Your Heart: FAQs
For millions of Americans having a little more trouble walking than usual, whether due to leg pain or weakness, it’s all too easy to shrug the symptoms off. After all, you may think a little weakness in your legs is normal as you get older, especially if you’re over...
Your Burning Bunion Questions Answered
What the heck is a bunion, anyway? The podiatrists at Lakes Foot & Ankle Associates are here to answer your questions about this common affliction.
Common Toe Deformities: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Toe deformities like mallet toe, hammertoe, claw toes, and bunions can cause serious disruptions in your life. Learn about your treatment options!
Best Rehabilitation Methods for a Fractured Ankle or Foot
At Lakes Foot & Ankle Associates, we have several tips for optimizing your recovery after ankle fractures and foot fractures. Read on to learn more!
Stay on Your Feet This Summer: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 101
Stay on your feet this summer with the help of Lakes Foot & Ankle Associates! Our tarsal tunnel syndrome treatments can relieve persistent foot or ankle pain!
Top Summer Ankle Issues: How Regenerative Medicine Can Help
Don’t let ankle pain keep you from enjoying summer to the fullest. Learn more about the cutting-edge regenerative treatments at Lakes Foot & Ankle Associates!
Diabetic Foot Care, Shoes, and Treatment
People who struggle with diabetes already have a lot to deal with: blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, exercise, appointments with doctors, and taking medications. A commonly overlooked addition to that list is daily check-ins with your body, particularly your...
Nerve Pathologies: Neuropathy Treatment Options
A nerve pathology is an injury to the nervous system that causes sensory, motor, autonomic, or neurocognitive dysfunction. Neurological tissue doesn't regenerate like other body tissues (skin, bone), so injuries can result in permanent impairment unless they are...
When Faulty Biomechanics Make Feet and Ankles Hurt, We Can Treat It
“My biomechanics” is often not the first answer many people will have when asked why their feet or ankles hurt, but it’s a reason that is frequently present, nevertheless. Many of the strains, pains, sports injuries, and other causes of consistent comfort we have can...