Tendonitis

Repetitive impacts or severe injuries can cause tendonitis, a familiar condition to many athletes that push themselves to give their best performance on a regular basis.  The Achilles tendon is the biggest tendon in your body, connecting your calf muscle to your heel.  It makes it possible for you to rise up on your toes or push off when walking or running.  When this tendon becomes irritated and inflamed from overuse or injury, movement becomes painful.

Tendonitis isn’t limited to athletes.  Anyone who exercises regularly or pushes themselves to new levels of exertion is prone to inflammation.  Risk of tendonitis also increases with age, as tendons lose elasticity over time.  If you are experiencing tendonitis, it is important to seek professional care.  I encourage patients experiencing any foot pain to visit my practice where we can explore the treatment options available to you.

Skin and Nail Disorders

The foot is a highly resilient part of the body that is subjected to some serious demands and circumstances that can lead to a number of skin and nail disorders.  While many of these disorders can be uncomfortable and unsightly, the good news is that they’re typically easy to treat with professional podiatric care. Here at Affiliated Ankle and Foot Care, we offer a complete array of services for skin and nail disorders that affect the foot, including:

• Allergic Contact Dermatitis


• Athletes Foot


• Calluses


• Infections


• Ingrown Toenails


• Plantar Warts


• Xerosis


• And many others

If you are affected by any of these conditions, contact us and arrange an appointment here at Affiliated Ankle and Foot Care.

ACHING FEET

Have you ever cried, "oh my aching feet"? You're not alone. We cramp them into too-tight shoes, smother them in non breathing nylon fabric, subject them to pressure from our body weight merely by standing on them, and pound them against hard surfaces when we walk or run. No wonder our feet often develop pain and unattractive problems! Over the next few weeks we will be discussing various foot ailments. Stay tuned for more information. In the interim, you can visit our site @www.hcotler.com for lots of information.