January 2021

A foot or leg injury could upend your workout plans. Fortunately, you can still work out even with an injury, so long as you are careful in the selection of your exercises and mindful of your injury. If you have injured your foot or leg, you can still do many strength and resistance training exercises in a seated position. If you have injured only one leg, you can also still exercise the non-injured leg by doing balancing exercises and leg lifts. Once your injury has begun to heal, low impact workouts like swimming, hiking, walking, cycling, and yoga can all help your transition back into your regular exercise routine. Prior to starting any workouts following a foot or leg injury, it is suggested that you speak with your podiatrist. 

Exercising your feet regularly with the proper foot wear is a great way to prevent injuries and build strength. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact one of our podiatrists from CyFair Family Foot Care. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Exercise for Your Feet

Exercise for your feet can help you gain strength, mobility and flexibility in your feet. They say that strengthening your feet can be just as rewarding as strengthening another part of the body. Your feet are very important, and we often forget about them in our daily tasks. But it is because of our feet that are we able to get going and do what we need to. For those of us fortunate enough to not have any foot problems, it is an important gesture to take care of them to ensure good health in the long run.

Some foot health exercises can include ankle pumps, tip-toeing, toe rises, lifting off the floor doing reps and sets, and flexing the toes. It is best to speak with Our doctors to determine an appropriate regimen for your needs. Everyone’s needs and bodies are different, and the activities required to maintain strength in the feet vary from individual to individual. 

Once you get into a routine of doing regular exercise, you may notice a difference in your feet and how strong they may become.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Cypress, TX . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

Gout attacks can be extremely painful and cause stabbing pains, redness, and swelling in affected joints, including the big toe joint and other joints of the feet. Following your first gout attack, you may go months or years without suffering another one, or you may begin to experience gout attacks regularly, developing chronic gout and joint damage. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to decrease the likelihood of having another gout attack. Because gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream, which then crystallizes in the joints, modifying your diet can potentially reduce the risk of gout. A healthy diet that avoids foods high in purines, such as organ meats, seafood, alcohol, and sugary foods and drinks is suggested. Other preventive measures include exercising regularly and taking gout medications. For more information about how to prevent gout, please consult with a podiatrist.

Gout is a foot condition that requires certain treatment and care. If you are seeking treatment, contact one of our podiatrists from CyFair Family Foot Care. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

What Is Gout?

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream. It often develops in the foot, especially the big toe area, although it can manifest in other parts of the body as well. Gout can make walking and standing very painful and is especially common in diabetics and the obese.

People typically get gout because of a poor diet. Genetic predisposition is also a factor. The children of parents who have had gout frequently have a chance of developing it themselves.

Gout can easily be identified by redness and inflammation of the big toe and the surrounding areas of the foot. Other symptoms include extreme fatigue, joint pain, and running high fevers. Sometimes corticosteroid drugs can be prescribed to treat gout, but the best way to combat this disease is to get more exercise and eat a better diet.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Cypress, TX . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

The most common cause of heel pain centers around an inflamed plantar fascia which is the band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes. This condition is known as plantar fasciitis. Patients may notice that the pain is more severe in the morning after rising, and it is often difficult to walk. Additional causes of heel pain can include stress fractures and Sever’s disease. Obesity may significantly contribute to heel pain as well. Relief may be found when gentle stretches are frequently performed, and the affected foot is rested. If you are suffering from heel pain, it is suggested that you consult with a podiatrist who can effectively diagnose and treat this condition.

Many people suffer from bouts of heel pain. For more information, contact one of our podiatrists of CyFair Family Foot Care. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Causes of Heel Pain

Heel pain is often associated with plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tissues that extends along the bottom of the foot. A rip or tear in this ligament can cause inflammation of the tissue.

Achilles tendonitis is another cause of heel pain. Inflammation of the Achilles tendon will cause pain from fractures and muscle tearing. Lack of flexibility is also another symptom.

Heel spurs are another cause of pain. When the tissues of the plantar fascia undergo a great deal of stress, it can lead to ligament separation from the heel bone, causing heel spurs.

Why Might Heel Pain Occur?

• Wearing ill-fitting shoes                  
• Wearing non-supportive shoes
• Weight change           
• Excessive running

Treatments

Heel pain should be treated as soon as possible for immediate results. Keeping your feet in a stress-free environment will help. If you suffer from Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis, applying ice will reduce the swelling. Stretching before an exercise like running will help the muscles. Using all these tips will help make heel pain a condition of the past.

If you have any questions please contact our office located in Cypress, TX . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

There are a variety of injuries and issues that can affect the feet. Therefore, proper foot care is important, and those who have diabetes, arthritis, or poor blood flow should be under the care of a podiatrist. Common foot issues that podiatrists can care for include ligament sprains, broken bones, heel pain, warts, athlete’s foot, and ingrown toenails. They can prescribe medications for these foot-related issues, perform surgery, prescribe orthotics, and provide recommendations and solutions for your particular foot problem. Those who are older should be under the care of a podiatrist as well, because as the feet age, a variety of issues, such as bunions, arthritis, or foot pain, may become more prominent and can lead to falls. If you are in one of these risk groups, or believe that you have injured your foot, it is highly recommended that you are under the care of a podiatrist.

If you are experiencing pain in the feet or ankles, don’t join the stubborn majority refusing treatment. Feel free to contact one of our podiatrists from CyFair Family Foot Care. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

What Is a Podiatrist?

Someone would seek the care of a podiatrist if they have suffered a foot injury or have common foot ailments such as heal spurs, bunions, arch problems, deformities, ingrown toenails, corns, foot and ankle problems, etc.

Podiatric Treatment

A podiatrist will treat the problematic areas of the feet, ankle or lower leg by prescribing the following:

• Physical therapy
• Drugs
• Orthotic inserts or soles
• Surgery on lower extremity fractures

A common podiatric procedure a podiatrist will use is a scanner or force plate which will allow the podiatrist to know the designs of orthotics. Patients are then told to follow a series of tasks to complete the treatment. The computer will scan the foot a see which areas show weight distribution and pressure points. The podiatrist will read the analysis and then determine which treatment plans are available.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Cypress, TX . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.