Why You Shouldn’t Fly Right After a Foot Surgery
When it comes to flying, most of us can agree that the idea of sitting for a long period of time and the lack of space for a stretch...
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Sep 23, 20214 min read
Why You Shouldn’t Wear Flat Soled Shoes: Prolonged Use Can Lead to Health Problems
If you take a quick look into your shoe closet, chances are that you have at least one pair of flat soled shoes. Whether it’s a pair of...
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jd4760
Sep 23, 20214 min read
The Downsides to Sleeping With Your Feet Covered - Foot Trouble Possibilities
The idea of sleeping with your feet covered, whether it is with socks or with the blanket itself, is not a novel idea. Rather, this is a...
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Aug 21, 20213 min read
Chilblains: Everything You Need to Know About These Itchy Spots of Inflammation
Also known as pernio or perniosis, chilblains are small, itchy spots on the skin that appear when your skin’s tiny blood vessels become...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Aug 21, 20213 min read
What You Need to Know About Jones Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Who Is Likely to Get One
A Jones fracture is a specific type of foot fracture that involves the fifth metatarsal. Your fifth metatarsal is the outermost bone...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Jul 27, 20214 min read
Have Hammertoes? Your Guide to What They Are, Prevention, and Treatment Options
When you lay your feet flat against the floor, you expect your toes to point straight forward and sit perpendicular to the floor’s...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Jul 27, 20214 min read
What Are The Cause(s) of Ingrown Toenails & How Do You Fix Them?
If you have ever had the corner of a toenail grow directly into the surrounding skin and cause it to become inflamed, broken, or...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Apr 28, 20214 min read
TTS & Pain: Recognizing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - What It Is & When You Should See a Podiatrist
For being such a crucial part of the body, the human ankle is actually a very simple structure, containing only three main bones that...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Apr 28, 20214 min read
The Softening & Breaking of Your Ankle’s Cartilage - What You Need to Know
The world of sports has been a cornerstone of the entertainment industry since it was introduced by the ancient Greeks nearly 3000 years...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Apr 28, 20214 min read
Lisfranc Injury: A Common Midfoot Fracture That Disrupts Your Ability to Walk
Our feet are one of the most complex areas of the body, with each foot containing 19 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and 107 ligaments. Out...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Jan 28, 20214 min read
Did you know that Fungus Grows Here?
When it comes to topics that the majority of people do not want to discuss, toenail fungus is at the top of the list. This is...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Jan 28, 20214 min read
Plantar Fasciitis: What You Need To Know
If you are a highly athletic individual and are constantly on your feet, you stand a higher chance of developing plantar fasciitis....
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Jan 26, 20213 min read
A Podiatrist Approved Running Shoe
Take special care to select shoes that will support and help reduce the risk of injury. Running shoes are shoes that have been designed...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Jan 26, 20213 min read
Recognizing Poor Circulation in Your Feet
Poor circulation is an underlying indicator of many different health problems, but it is also a problem itself. Due to gravity and the...
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Des Moines Foot & Ankle
Jan 26, 20213 min read
Are You Neglecting The Most Important Part of Your Feet?
At Foot and Ankle of Greater Des Moines, we take foot arches very seriously. Though most of us think little of our foot arches until they...
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