Foot Health Facts

Your feet shouldn’t hurt! Don't ignore foot pain as a normal part of life. If your feet hurt, try our interactive foot pain tool and see a #footandanklesurgeon before it gets worse. #painawarenessmonth #footpain #anklepain #heelpain #foothealthfacts ow.ly/oC3x50KJ75K

Happy 2025! “No pain, no gain” may be a motto for most workouts, but “too much, too soon” can lead to foot and ankle injuries that could sabotage your fitness #resolutions. If you injure your foot or ankle during a workout, see a #FootandAnkleSurgeon. foothealthfacts.org/article/is-get…

Cold feet are most commonly a result of medical conditions that cause poor blood flow in the legs or feet, but because there is such a wide range of causes for #coldfeet, it is important to see a #FootandAnkleSurgeon for diagnosis and treatment. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/col…

Falls from wearing high-heeled winter boots can lead to a number of injuries. If you do wear a high-heeled boot this winter, scuff up the soles or add adhesive rubber soles to provide greater traction. if you injure your ankle, see a #FootandAnkleSurgeon. foothealthfacts.org/article/winter…

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from all of us at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and FootHealthFacts.org! May you be filled with love and joy this holiday season!

#Ballet dancers, especially, have added risk of foot and ankle injury because of specific positions,, which can add stress to the toes and ball of the foot. If you’ve injured your foot or ankle dancing, see a #FootandAnkleSurgeon right away. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/dan…

Falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures. It’s possible to fracture and sprain an ankle at the same time, and a bad sprain can mask the fracture. That’s why it’s best to have an injured ankle evaluated as soon as possible. foothealthfacts.org/article/for-ma…

#Bursitis is an inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac, called a bursa, near a joint, bone or tendon. It protects the area from friction but can become inflamed from repetitive motion or irritation from shoes, especially in the heel and the toes. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/bur…

Many people who suffer from obesity are trapped in a life-threatening cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems; sore feet make it hard to exercise; and without exercise, obesity worsens. The first step is to seek evaluation from a foot and ankle surgeon. foothealthfacts.org/article/fix-fe…

Heel pain can have many different causes with the most common being plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the band of tissue (plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. The good news is heel pain is treatable. See a #FootandAnkleSurgeon. foothealthfacts.org/article/heel-p…

There are many causes of cracked heels, and, while dry skin common, cracked heels can get worse with wearing open-back shoes, increased weight or increased friction from the back of shoes. Moisturizer, foot soaks and exfoliation can help. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/cra… #dryskin

#Clubfoot is a deformity that is present at birth in about one in every 1,000 children. It can affect one or both feet, causing the foot to point down and inward. While it’s not painful, it must be corrected early to avoid a lifetime of reduced ability. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/clu…

A ganglion #cyst is a sac filled with a jellylike fluid that originates from a tendon sheath or joint capsule, frequently developing on the foot. They can often be treated with simple medical procedures, but a surgical removal may be necessary. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/gan…

Chronic ankle instability is a recurring giving way of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle often developing after repeated ankle sprains. Physical therapy, bracing and medications are can get people back to full function. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/chr… #footandanklesurgeon

Custom #orthotics are different from shoe inserts and arch supports in that they accommodate a prominent area and help hypermobility. See a #FootandAnkleSurgeon to determine if orthotics could help you in your day-to-day life. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/ort… #shoeinserts #footpain

The holiday season is officially here! Don't let sore, achy feet ruin your holiday season. Check out this infographic for tips to keep you and your feet healthy and happy this holiday season! foothealthfacts.org/article/five-t… #footandanklesurgeon #happyfeet

Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Put your feet up, and enjoy the day with loved ones.

While #gout attacks are extremely painful, they can be treated with medications, diet changes, increasing consumption of appropriate fluids and elevating and immobilizing the foot. See a #FootandAnkle Surgeon for help. foothealthfacts.org/article/got-go… #thanksgiving

As #AmericanDiabetesMonth comes to a close, remember that, if you are living with #diabetes, taking care of your feet should be a part of your daily routine. Learn more about caring for your feet below, and see a #FootandAnkleSurgeon. foothealthfacts.org/article/foot-h….

Today’s advanced treatment of diabetic foot ulcers include innovative technologies that stimulate healing. If you are living with #diabetes and have sores that will not heal, see a #FootandAnkleSurgeon for the best treatment options. foothealthfacts.org/article/advanc… #footulcers

Shoes for patients living with #diabetes are made of special protective inserts and soft shoe materials to decrease the chance of foot sores and ulcers, which can be caused by friction and pressure. A #FootandAnkleSurgeon can help. foothealthfacts.org/conditions/dia… #diabeetesawareness