Orthotics for Every Athlete: Why Your Sport Demands Custom Support

Orthotics for Every Athlete: Why Your Sport Demands Custom Support

Athletes demand a lot from their bodies, but no part takes more of a beating than the feet. Whether you’re a runner pounding the pavement, a basketball player making sharp cuts, or a soccer player sprinting on cleats, the unique forces of your sport put incredible stress on your foot and ankle structure.

Toe Walking, Flat Feet, and Why Early Action Matters for Kids

Toe Walking, Flat Feet, and Why Early Action Matters for Kids

Foot deformities, whether present at birth or developing over time, can follow children into adulthood. These issues are ignored or neglected far too often, but early detection and intervention by a podiatrist is the single best way to ensure that they don’t develop into something worse. Below, Wayne Foot & Ankle Center explores two common…

Beating Bunions with A Podiatrist’s Assist
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Beating Bunions with A Podiatrist’s Assist

Bunions are a prevalent foot deformity that can limit your choice of shoes, inflicting pain and discomfort throughout the day. They develop when the big toe joint misaligns, causing the toe itself to angle towards the second toe. This, in turn, creates a bony bump that will only worsen if left untreated. Wayne Foot and…

Choosing the Right Path to Recovery
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Choosing the Right Path to Recovery

Foot and ankle problems can range from minor aches and pains to debilitating conditions. Considering the fact that the former can sometimes progress into the latter when left unchecked, deciding on the best treatment approach can feel overwhelming. Wayne Foot and Ankle wants you to know all your options; after all, patient education allows our…