Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Many people experience poor circulation in the feet, and this is typically a result of inadequate blood flow throughout the body. There are specific symptoms the majority of people experience, including cold feet and toes in warm weather as well as cold weather, a tingling or numbing sensation, and memory loss or dizzy spells. Recent… Read more »
Poor blood circulation in the feet and legs is often caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is usually the result of a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Plaque buildup, or atherosclerosis, can be the result of excess calcium and cholesterol in the bloodstream. This restricts how much blood can flow through arteries. Reduced… Read more »
The ankle is considered to be one of the more stable joints in the body when compared to the body’s numerous other joints. When we walk, run, or jump, the ankle endures approximately one and a half times the weight of the body, and may become at risk for possible serious injury, while engaging in… Read more »
Broken Feet A broken foot can either refer to a fracture or a straight break. The location of any break can tell you how the break happened. Toes, for instance, break typically as a result of something being kicked hard and with great force. Heel breaks almost always are a result of an improper landing… Read more »
