Protecting Your Feet and Legs on a Motorcycle
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Gregory Mangum, DPM and Bruce Miller, DPM
Sugar Land: (281) 242-4448
Pasadena: (281) 991-0600
Houston: (713) 664-6677
Q & A About PAD
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PAD is a disease that can have serious medical consequences for your feet as well as the rest of your body.
Read MorePreventing Common Sports Injuries
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The start of a new sports season is a good time for us at Texas Foot Specialists to remind patients about the proper care necessary to avoid injury to your feet and ankles.
Read More3 Foot Issues for Pregnant Women
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Expecting a baby is an exciting and joyous time in a woman’s life, but at Texas Foot Specialists we find that her feet are not always in full agreement about this!
Read MoreNon-Surgical Treatments for Bunions
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Did you know that more than half of the women in America suffer from a bunion? At Texas Foot Specialists, we often don’t see patients with bunions until they are so bad that it is difficult for them to walk or wear shoes.
Read MoreGetting Relief from Plantar Fasciitis
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At Texas Foot Specialists, one of the most common complaints patients bring to us is heel pain, and by far the most frequent cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis.
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5 Ways To Avoid Post-Operative Complications
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Knowing what to expect during your recovery can go a long way to easing fears and smoothing the path for healing.
Read MoreChanges in Eating Habits Help Heart and Feet
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February is National Heart Month and, according to the American Heart Association, one of ways you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease is to attain and maintain a healthy weight.
Read MoreDiagnosing and Treating Hallux Rigidus
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Hallux rigidus is a form of arthritis. It is progressively degenerative and can lead to severe disability.
Read More3 Common Children’s Foot Problems
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When dealing with young patients, there are a few things that our podiatrists, Dr. Gregory Mangum and Dr. Bruce Miller, keep in mind and that parents should too:
Ignoring Hammertoes Won’t Work
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At Texas Foot Specialists, by the time we see some patients who have the condition of hammertoe—a deformity in the second third or fourth toe that results in the toe being bent downward in the shape of a hammer—the toe has become completely rigid and surgery is the only treatment option available.
Read MoreWhat’s Sidelining Your Fitness Resolutions?
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Before you completely abandon those New Year’s resolutions, let’s take a look at some common problems and how to resolve them so you can get back on track with your plans for getting in shape.
Read MoreSesamoids: Tiny Bones that Can Cause Big Pain
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Sesamoids can be irritated by an excess amount of time spent doing activities that put pressure on the ball of the foot, including: basketball, golf, tennis, ballet, running and football.
Read MoreA Self Exam for Your Feet: Easy as 1, 2, 3
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At Texas Foot Specialists, another beneficial foot practice we’d like to see more patients get in the habit of is regularly examining their feet for changes or signs of developing problems.
Read MoreResolve Not to Wear Shoes that Don’t Fit
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Did you know that some studies estimate that as many as 90% of women are wearing shoes that are too small for them?
Read MoreDo You Know RICE?
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Until the time of your appointment you can help relieve symptoms by following the RICE regimen.
Read MoreHow Not to Fall When the Snow Does
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Wintry weather is not usually a big concern here in Texas but the snow that fell a few weeks ago gives us at Texas Foot Specialists a good reason to pass on some do’s and don’ts for protecting your feet and ankles from injuries when slippery conditions do arise.
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Gout: An Unwanted Holiday Guest
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Gout occurs when uric acid crystallizes in a joint. The cooler it is, the more likely uric acid will crystallize, and your toe is the coolest because it is the part of your body farthest from your heart.
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