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Happy New Year! Have you made your list of resolutions yet? Most of them are probably related to self-improvement, like losing weight or eating healthier. This year, in addition to those goals, how about you put a focus on your feet? At Texas Foot Works, we want to encourage our patients to prioritize foot health so that you can achieve overall health. Here are some goals you might add to your list of New Year’s Resolutions: Make your annual podiatry appointment with your favorite podiatrist! Why put off ‘til tomorrow, what you can do today? Listen to your body, especially your…

Diabetes can the loss of sensation in the feet. This can result to foot injuries caused by cuts or bruises due to the loss of feedback and sensation. Diabetes can reduce the blood flow to your feet. This is because of the high levels of blood sugar. Without normal blood flow to your feet, injuries heal slower due to the loss of nutrients. Proper foot care is essential, especially for people suffering from diabetes. Consult a podiatrist for more information on proper foot care for diabetics. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people with foot disorders. Inspect your…

Did you know that the strongest tendon in the body is the Achilles tendon? This tendon connects your lower leg muscles and calf to the heel of your foot. It is also responsible for facilitating movements such as walking and running. The Achilles tendon gives the body provides mobility for major leg and foot movements. And any injury should be treated as soon as possible to prevent serious and complicated problems. Most common symptoms of the Achilles tendon disorder Achilles tendinitis. This is the milder injury of the Achilles tendon and manifests the following signs and symptoms: Pain that ranges from dull…

Our feet is a complex machine composed of many bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments all working together. But as we grow older, our feet will lose flexibility and strength. And having arthritis will only make matters worse. If left untreated, pain steadily grows worse that simple activities such as walking become difficult. But with proper treatment, you can slow the development of arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint where they become, swollen, stiff, and painful. Consult a podiatrist to learn more about arthritis Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people with foot disorders. Caring for your…

What are plantar warts? Plantar wart is a wart that is found on the feet. Plantar warts are hard and grainy bumps on the foot that are usually found on the heel or ball of the foot. Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV and occur when the virus enters the body through cuts, break, or weak spots on the bottom of the feet. Plantar warts are considered nonmalignant and may not require treatment. However, plantar warts can cause discomfort and pain and the best way to treat them is to remove them. Consult a podiatrist to…

Patrick Duffy is best known for his role in Dallas as Bobby Ewing. He is an accomplished American actor who is rumored to be suffering from Morton’s Neuroma. According to National Enquirer, Patrick Duffy is suffering from a very painful foot condition. Morton’s Neuroma is a kind of condition that affects the nerves of the feet, mainly the area between the third and fourth toes. This condition causes the nerves around the feet to swell, causing the feet to feel pain. Dr. Jonathan Kletz  is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people with chronic foot pain and other types of foot conditions.…

Your feet carry the most of your weight and the pressure it takes may be too great for it to handle. Of all the structures in your feet, one of the most affected are your small toes. Because it is constantly pushed against the big toe. These are also being pressed against the sides of the shoes. Deformities and conditions of the small toes are because of human improper use of their foot and foot wears. However, there are two conditions of the small toes that are considered perfectly normal and part of a person’s development, particularly the child. Though,…

Even Hollywood stars get stinky feet and Lindsay Lohan is no exception. Friends of the actress revealed Lindsay Lohan’s might have athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot can be smelly, itchy, and really embarrassing. Athlete’s foot is a fungal eruption in the foot that is common in athletes and non-athletes. It is a skin inflammation that can quickly spread to the toenails and surrounding areas. Athlete’s foot is not a serious disease but it is hard to cure especially if you have diabetes or a weak immune system. What causes athlete’s foot? Athletes foot is caused by the very same fungus that…

Bones are some of the hardest and most resilient structures in the body. However, even this has its limits and injury can occur anytime. A talus fracture in particular is one which occurs when there is a bone breakage in the ankle. Bone healing can be a lengthy process especially for bones that have suffered a severe fracture. This is often caused by high impact accidents such as vehicular accidents or direct application of force to the ankle. Surgical treatments can be very difficult and recovery even more complicated. This is why recovering from a talus fracture should not be…

Athletes are prone to injuries because they lived in a very physical world that entails them to give a lot of effort and energy. Their injuries usually depend on the muscles they use and the nature of the sports they are active into. For example, runners are usually prone to foot and leg injuries because that is the body part that are greatly involved in their sport. Any type of foot injury can have a negative effect on a runner’s performance. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people suffering from sports related foot injuries. With this, we want…

Ben Roethlisberger, commonly known as Big Ben is a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who suffered a Lisfranc injury during a game. He was carted off because of his serious foot injury that will compromise his mobility and scramble ability. Lisfranc injury is a result of broken bones in the mid-foot that varies from simple to complex involving joints and bones in the mid-foot. Injuries to Lisfranc joints usually occur in victims of an automobile accident, military personnel, runners, football players, horseback riders, and participants of other contact sport. Consult a podiatrist for any signs of serious foot pain. Dr. Jonathan…

Pain is one of the earliest sign of foot injury. And if you find yourself constantly feeling pain or discomfort when wearing high heels then this can be an early indication of a foot injury. If you’re one of the millions of women that find themselves obliged to wear high heels or formal shoes to the office, then this is an article you definitely shouldn’t miss. Men may never understand the relationship between women and high heels. It may look ungainly serving no purpose in supporting the feet or keeping it healthy. This after all was designed for one purpose…

Charcot foot is a foot condition that is caused by neuropathy or the loss of sensation in the feet. Nerve damage leads to the loss of sensation which increases the risk for foot injuries. Repeated injuries to the bones and joints can lead to long term damage to the structures of the feet. This is often noticed when symptoms have become so severe. Without proper treatment, this may require serious medical intervention such as amputation. Symptoms of Charcot Foot A Charcot foot may remain relatively unnoticed because of the loss of sensation in the feet. Swelling and redness are the…

The quarterback of Pittsburgh Steelers was carted off the field because of a serious foot injury. Ben Roethlisberger is known for playing tough and after an MRI, it was confirmed that Roethlisberger has a Lisfranc Injury. Lisfranc injury is a disruption of dislocation of bones in the midfoot. It is a serious injury that requires care and rehabilitation. Lisfranc injury usually occurs after an automobile accident and participants of contact sports. The severity of the injury depends on how many ligaments or bones are affected. Consult a podiatrist for any type of foot injury. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who…

Trigger toes is a foot condition commonly found in dancers. This happens when the big toe becomes permanently flexed due to an injury to the tendon controlling the toes movement. A ballerina’s big toe is constantly under pressure to support the body’s weight. Load bearing is normally distributed over the structures of the feet. But when a ballerina performs the “en pointe” or a position where the ballerina stands or pivots only using the big toe, the likelihood of suffering from a big toe injury is almost certain. Symptoms of a Trigger Toe  Not being a ballet dancers does not…

A relatively common affliction that affects many people is heel pain.  As with most other ailments, celebrities are no exception. Victoria Beckham, former Spice Girl and wife to international football star David Beckham, suffers from bunions and chronic heel pain as a result of her disdain for flat shoes and refusal to wear any other shoes apart from high heels. High heels are one likely cause for heel pain, but there are many reasons why people might experience discomfort in the heel area. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in helping people with chronic heel pain and other types…

Arthritis is a medical condition that affects the joints. It can happen anywhere in the body but occurs more frequently in the joints of the feet. Our feet contains more than 30 joints each responsible for normal foot movement. These are constantly exposed to wear and abuse not only from running or jumping but also from the constant pressure of carrying our body weight.  Cartilage acts as a natural bone cushion. It gives joints that extra level of flexibility. Arthritis is a degenerative disease that eats away at our cartilage. And when this is lost, bones rub causing a great…

Are you currently experiencing heel pain? It wouldn’t come as a surprise as a study conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), found that this was one of the most common foot ailments affecting 16% of the American population. Heel pain can be caused by your feet coming into contact against hard surfaces when playing sports or simply wearing poor fitting shoes. While most of us might shrug off heel pain as something trivial, this could also be a symptom of a serious foot injury. And if left untreated, we could quickly aggravate the injury. Heel pain can be caused…

Being a diabetic can bring many limitations and requires extra attention to your foot’s health. But with proper foot care and the right attitude keeping complications can be easy.   A major concern for any diabetic is keeping their feet healthy. This can lead to serious complications which requires amputation. However, this can easily be prevented with the help of your doctor and a podiatrist. Dr. Jonathan Kletz is a podiatrist who specializes in helping diabetics with foot conditions. Orthopedic shoes can be a big help in keeping your feet healthy. A podiatrist may recommend this footwear to help you prevent serious…

Talipes equinovaros or more commonly known as club foot is a type of foot deformity. Clubfoot is a birth defect that affects s 1 in every 1,000 newborns. Clubfoot a defect for small babies which makes them has smaller toes than the regular babies. Once you notice that the calf and leg are shorter than normal and there is an inward twisting of the heel and toes, your child may probably have a clubfoot. Though painless, it is still a need to treat clubfoot because leaving it untreated will make it remain twisted for life. Once clubfoot is suspected, make sure…