Your ankle is supported by ligaments, which are fibrous bands of tissue that connect two or more bones in a joint. And while the ligaments in your ankle are strong and flexible, they can tear or stretch if pushed beyond their limits, such as during a fall or awkward...
More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, a metabolic condition that affects the way your body converts sugar from the food you eat into energy. Diabetes is common, and it poses serious health risks, such as poor circulation, nerve damage, and chronic foot wounds....
Hammertoe is a condition in which the muscles and joints of a toe get out of balance. This then causes the middle joint of the toe to buckle, making the toe look like a hammer. About 7 million American adults have the condition, and it most commonly develops in the...
If you’re an athlete, whether you play in a basketball league or just jog around your neighborhood, you know that you need to take care of your body. And while you probably know you need to eat right, stretch regularly, and maintain your workout routine, when was the...
Your ankles are two of the most mobile joints in your body. They absorb stress with each step you take. But, because they’re so mobile, and because they do so much, they can be highly susceptible to injury. Ankle damage is common among people of all ages. In...
A toenail becomes ingrown when an edge of it grows into the skin alongside it. It’s a very common foot condition, but it’s also one that can be very painful and even lead to infection.As a trained podiatrist, David B. Glover, DPM, FACFAS, and our team at Mountain View...
