Are Your Fitness Resolutions Failing?
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Don’t give up on your New Year’s resolutions. Here are some tips to help you keep your fitness goals.
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Gregory Mangum, DPM and Bruce Miller, DPM
Sugar Land: (281) 242-4448
Pasadena: (281) 991-0600
Houston: (713) 664-6677
What is Accessory Navicular Syndrome?
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A small extra bone or piece of cartilage found on the inner side of the foot right above the arch is at the root of a foot condition called Accessory Navicular Syndrome. Here are some symptoms and treatment options.
Read MoreBe Savvy about Senior Foot Care
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Here are some tips to help address common disorders and keep feet healthy as you age.
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts for Buying New Shoes
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Many common podiatric conditions and sources of chronic foot pain can be traced back to poorly fitting shoes. Here are some do’s and don’ts to ensure you get the best fit possible.
Read MoreYou Don’t Have to Live with Heel Pain
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The majority of cases of heel pain are the result of a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. This occurs when the plantar fascia—a long band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your toes to your heel—becomes irritated and inflamed.
Read MoreBe Savvy about Socks
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Just like shoes, the socks you wear can also have an impact on the health of your feet. Here are some tips on socks that will increase comfort and podiatric health.
Read MoreOrthotics Relieve Pain from Common Foot Conditions
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A custom orthotic can be a great help in relieving pain in a wide range of podiatric problems. Here are a few of the conditions that can be helped with a custom orthotic shoe insert.
Read MoreCare Regimen for Diabetic Patients
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Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes need to learn how to be proactive in the care of their feet. Here are some simple practices to help lower the risk of foot problems.
Read More4 Foot Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
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We want to encourage our patients to pay attention to changes in their feet. Here are four symptoms you should not ignore.
Read MoreDo You Have Foot Fatigue?
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Have you noticed that your feet and lower legs feel tired and sluggish? Foot fatigue often occurs if you become suddenly active after a long stretch of being inactive, as has happened to many of us after being home for several months.
Read MoreKeep Your Children’s Feet Safe this Summer
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Summer is almost here. Here are some precautions to help protect young feet from common summer hazards.
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Get Your Mow On—Safely
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Getting out to do yard work is looking pretty appealing after COVID lockdown! We want to pass on some important safety reminders to our patients about using power mowers.
Read More5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer
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May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. While many people don’t think about feet when we talk about skin cancer, about 3-15% of melanomas occur on the foot.
Read MoreDon’t Neglect Diabetic Foot Care
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If you’re a patient with diabetes, we want to remind you of the importance of not putting off seeking consultation for concerns associated with this condition and to maintain all treatment to manage the disease. Here are some reminders about diabetic podiatric care.
Read More5 Ways to Take Good Care of Your Feet
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We hope all of our patients and their families are staying safe during the time of the pandemic. Since April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to pass on some information about how to take better care of your feet.
Read MoreStaying Fit While Staying Home
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We want to encourage our patients to find new ways to be physically active while observing social distancing and other precautions currently in place. There are plenty of ways to stay active.
Read MoreHow About a Home Pedicure?
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It’s been a stressful week of self-isolating and social distancing. Why not take a few moments to relax and treat yourself to a home pedicure.
Read MoreImproving Foot Health for Diabetics
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Managing diabetes can be challenging. Here are some ways to ensure good foot health if you have diabetes.
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Ingrown Toenails
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If your big toe is blown up, swollen, red and warm and tender to the touch, you probably have an ingrown toenail—a common and very painful condition. Here are some do’s and don’ts for preventing and caring for ingrown toenails.
Read MorePodiatric Health Care and Opioids—What’s the Connection?
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The best way to avoid being prescribed opioids is to reduce your risk for conditions and injuries that require pain medication. Here are some suggestions.
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