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You're playing your favorite sport or performing your favorite exercising activity and you "roll your ankle." Is it sprained or did you break a bone?
Ankle fractures are common injuries most often caused by the ankle rolling inward or outward. In my practice, they're a daily...
Posted at 09:31h
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This is a busy and exciting time of year as we get close to the end of 2019. Strash Foot and Ankle Care has experienced measured growth, a conflict-free and enthusiastic staff team, wonderful patient satisfaction, and now exciting new growth and expansion to another...
Posted at 08:35h
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Pain to the inside portions of our feet can have many causes. Some patients may have a large bump or lump to the inside area of the arch and this could be confused with plantar fasciitis among other things. Many times this enlargement to the...
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According to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report tracking of the fastest-growing cities between 2016 and 2017, San Antonio was number one with the largest population gain during that time period. An average of 66 people per day are moving into the Alamo City. Keeping...
Posted at 09:11h
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Everyone knows exercise is good for your body, but it's never a good idea to overdo it! We see many weekend warrior patients who had the best of intentions, but ended up with injuries, instead. Here are a few great tips to follow before diving...
Posted at 09:16h
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October is designated as Dyslexia Awareness Month here in Texas.
Dyslexia is one of the most common language-based learning disabilities affecting Texans. It is estimated that about one in five people have dyslexia in the United States. Proper diagnosis and early intervention are vital and essential in treating...
Posted at 13:24h
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Recently, one of our patients came to the clinic, suffering since February with debilitating foot pain. I diagnosed this patient with plantar fasciitis. Seemed pretty straight forward and as discussed in previous blogs, this syndrome has a multitude of causes with a tendency to be very...
Posted at 10:42h
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One of the most common medical conditions I see and treat in my office is plantar fasciitis. Good 'ole heel pain. The plantar fascia is a large ligament on the bottom of our feet that can become inflamed due to activity, weight gain, repetitive trauma,...
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For the last two AAU basketball seasons, I've treated several of my son's teammates for various foot and ankle injuries. Even one of the coaches. This happened more by default over the last two seasons as some of these young athletes suffered various foot/ankle injuries,...
Posted at 10:44h
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My practice is always seeking out ways to improve services and medical care for patients. Physical therapy treatment is a helpful adjunct and I often prescribe it for my patients after an injury or surgery to aid in rehabilitating the injured area on the foot...