Foot and Ankle

For the safety of our patients and our staff, we will be closing down due to the hurricane On October 9 and 10. We plan to re-open on the 11th. Stay safe.

Foot pain can be a debilitating issue, affecting your daily activities and overall quality of life. At the Foot & Leg Specialty Center in New Port Richey, FL, we understand how these discomforts can interfere with your routine. With our expert team, including specialists in podiatry and orthopedics, we’re committed to diagnosing and treating a

Understanding the Risks: Diabetes poses multifaceted challenges, including nerve damage (neuropathy) and impaired circulation, significantly elevating the susceptibility to foot problems. Neuropathy diminishes foot sensation, impeding injury detection, while compromised circulation hampers wound healing, rendering even minor injuries potentially hazardous. The Importance of Foot Care: Given these inherent risks, meticulous foot care assumes paramount importance

Intro: Welcome to our podiatry blog, where we’ll explore the importance of foot health and share valuable tips for maintaining happy and pain-free feet. Section 1: Understanding Podiatry Podiatry is the branch of medicine dedicated to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions related to the feet and ankles. A podiatrist, or foot doctor, plays

Tennis Ball Stretch Stretching exercises create a pulling feeling in your muscles without causing pain. Perform the tennis ball stretch while seated. Place the arch of your foot on the tennis ball and roll the ball back and forth with the arch of your foot. Perform the tennis ball stretch while standing as your condition

What is Bursitis? Bursitis is inflammation and swelling of fluid-filled sacs called bursae. These sacs act as cushions near the joints between the bones and tendon/muscle insertion. With 33 joints in the foot, bursae can be found in a multitude of areas. They are commonly found at the ball of the foot (especially the metatarsophalangeal joints), the

What Is a Bunion? Bunions are painful bony bumps that usually develop on the inside of the foot at the joint of the big toe. As the deformity increases over time, it may become painful to walk and wear shoes. Women are more likely to exacerbate existing bunions since they often wear tight, narrow shoes

Heel pain sometimes results from excessive pronation. Pronation is the normal flexible motion and flattening of the arch of the foot that allows it to adapt to ground surfaces and absorb shock in the normal walking pattern. As you walk, the heel contacts the ground first; the weight shifts first to the outside of the

The most important thing you can do to avoid injury and foot pain is to gradually work into your new activity. We recommend following a formula called the “Rule of 2”. This says that if you are starting a new walking or running program you should start with just than 10 minutes for your first