“Let’s be real—my fitness journey didn’t start with a New Year’s resolution or a moment of enlightened inspiration. It started with a nasty diagnosis of an osteochondral lesion, which is medical speak for “you’re about to have a very bad time.” “I had surgery and for 10 agonizing weeks, I was benched, stuck on crutches….
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.
Does your child love playing sports? Have they been complaining of nagging heel pain, especially after a game or practice? It’s easy to dismiss this as “growing pains,” but it could be a specific and common overuse injury: Sever’s Disease. At Wayne Foot & Ankle Center, we understand the concerns of parents with young athletes….
Childhood tumbles are a normal part of growing up, but how do you know when it’s not normal? Parents want answers to this question, and at Wayne Foot & Ankle Center, we’re happy to provide them! Read on to learn how you can spot, decode, and treat excessive tripping and falling in your child. Beyond…
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…
Children’s feet are constantly growing and developing, and sometimes, that development doesn’t go exactly as planned. Foot and ankle deformities, whether present at birth (congenital) or developing over time, can affect a child’s ability to walk, run, and play comfortably. Early detection and intervention are crucial to ensuring good foot health and preventing long-term problems,…
November is probably best known for featuring Thanksgiving, a time to celebrate gratitude with family and friends. However, November also marks American Diabetes Month, and there’s still time left to honor the occasion and take stock of how foot and ankle health connects to the management of this chronic condition. Wayne Foot & Ankle Center…
Many foot and ankle problems respond to conservative treatments like rest, physical therapy, or orthotics, which are often tried first in the event of an injury or ailment. That said, there are instances where surgery is the most effective solution (or only) solution. When surgery is required, patients should always know the details, from the…
It’s a common refrain among parents: “My child is complaining of growing pains.” But are they really? Or is something more concerning going on? While it’s true that children’s bodies are undergoing rapid growth, it’s important to distinguish between growing pains and potential foot problems. At Wayne Foot and Ankle Center, we often see young…
For active kids, growth spurts provide an opportunity to explore and learn the limits of their developing bodies. However, that same growth can also uncover underlying concerns: Congenital conditions, deformities, and growth problems which can affect pediatric foot health, impacting everything from gait to confidence. Wayne Foot & Ankle Center wants you to know that…
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