jakob690Nov 25, 20212 minWhy You Shouldn’t Fly Right After a Foot SurgeryWhen it comes to flying, most of us can agree that the idea of sitting for a long period of time and the lack of space for a stretch...
jakob690Sep 24, 20214 minWhy You Shouldn’t Wear Flat Soled Shoes: Prolonged Use Can Lead to Health ProblemsIf you take a quick look into your shoe closet, chances are that you have at least one pair of flat soled shoes. Whether it’s a pair of...
jakob690Sep 24, 20214 minThe Downsides to Sleeping With Your Feet Covered - Foot Trouble PossibilitiesThe idea of sleeping with your feet covered, whether it is with socks or with the blanket itself, is not a novel idea. Rather, this is a...
jakob690Aug 21, 20213 minChilblains: Everything You Need to Know About These Itchy Spots of InflammationAlso known as pernio or perniosis, chilblains are small, itchy spots on the skin that appear when your skin’s tiny blood vessels become...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleAug 21, 20213 minWhat You Need to Know About Jones Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Who Is Likely to Get OneA Jones fracture is a specific type of foot fracture that involves the fifth metatarsal. Your fifth metatarsal is the outermost bone...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleJul 28, 20214 minHave Hammertoes? Your Guide to What They Are, Prevention, and Treatment OptionsWhen you lay your feet flat against the floor, you expect your toes to point straight forward and sit perpendicular to the floor’s...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleJul 28, 20214 minWhat Are The Cause(s) of Ingrown Toenails & How Do You Fix Them?If you have ever had the corner of a toenail grow directly into the surrounding skin and cause it to become inflamed, broken, or...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleApr 28, 20214 minTTS & Pain: Recognizing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - What It Is & When You Should See a PodiatristFor being such a crucial part of the body, the human ankle is actually a very simple structure, containing only three main bones that...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleApr 28, 20214 minThe Softening & Breaking of Your Ankle’s Cartilage - What You Need to KnowThe world of sports has been a cornerstone of the entertainment industry since it was introduced by the ancient Greeks nearly 3000 years...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleApr 28, 20214 minLisfranc Injury: A Common Midfoot Fracture That Disrupts Your Ability to WalkOur feet are one of the most complex areas of the body, with each foot containing 19 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and 107 ligaments. Out...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleJan 28, 20214 minDid you know that Fungus Grows Here?When it comes to topics that the majority of people do not want to discuss, toenail fungus is at the top of the list. This is...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleJan 28, 20214 minPlantar Fasciitis: What You Need To KnowIf you are a highly athletic individual and are constantly on your feet, you stand a higher chance of developing plantar fasciitis....
Des Moines Foot & AnkleJan 26, 20213 minA Podiatrist Approved Running ShoeTake special care to select shoes that will support and help reduce the risk of injury. Running shoes are shoes that have been designed...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleJan 26, 20213 minRecognizing Poor Circulation in Your FeetPoor circulation is an underlying indicator of many different health problems, but it is also a problem itself. Due to gravity and the...
Des Moines Foot & AnkleJan 26, 20213 minAre You Neglecting The Most Important Part of Your Feet? At Foot and Ankle of Greater Des Moines, we take foot arches very seriously. Though most of us think little of our foot arches until they...