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Bad Circulation and Your Feet
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Nov. 11, 2020.

Are you dealing with numbness, tingling, or muscle cramps in your feet? If so, you could be dealing with poor circulation. Your feet must be getting proper blood flow, as Read more
Category: Foot Condition, Foot Issues
Symptoms of Sesamoiditis
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Oct. 27, 2020.

A sesamoid is a bone that connects to a tendon or muscle instead of another bone. The most common sesamoids are the patella (kneecap) and two bones found under the Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Condition
Taking Care Of Feet As You Get Older
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Oct. 13, 2020.

Wrinkles and back pain aren’t the only issues you may deal with as you get older. You may also notice changes in your feet that can leave you prone to Read more
Category: Foot Care
Taking Care of Your Feet in the Colder Months
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Sep. 28, 2020.

The cold winter weather can be brutal on our skin, particularly our feet. If you find yourself dealing with dry, cracked, and painful feet every year, it’s important to understand Read more
Category: Foot Care
Common Foot and Ankle Injuries And How a Podiatrist Can Help
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Sep. 14, 2020.

Foot and ankle injuries are fairly common and can happen to anyone, not just athletes. While minor strains and sprains can be nursed back to health by simply resting and Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Condition, Foot Issues
How Do Orthotics Work?
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Aug. 26, 2020.

A healthy body starts with healthy, happy feet. After all, your feet have to do a lot of heavy lifting, providing your body with a sturdy foundation and support to Read more
Category: Foot Care
Reasons for Foot and Ankle Swelling
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Aug. 11, 2020.

There are many reasons why someone may be dealing with swollen ankles or feet. The most common reason is an injury such as a sprained ankle; however, not all causes Read more
Category: Foot Condition, Foot Issues
What To Do About Your Hammertoe
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Jul. 27, 2020.

While tight, cramped shoes and those towering high heels may not immediately show you the damage that’s being done to your feet, over time you will certainly notice changes in Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Condition, Foot Issues
Preventing Ingrown Toenails
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

Are you suffering from an ingrown toenail? At Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Brandon, FL, Dr. Brandi Johnson and Dr. Mark Leitner treat ingrown toenails, as well as other Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Condition, Foot Issues
Treating Your Bunions
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Jul. 14, 2020.

If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read more
Category: Foot Care