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Having diabetes means you and your doctors must carefully monitor your health. It’s important to have regular podiatrist appointments as well as appointments with your primary care doctor. Learn the reasons why.

Do your flat feet sometimes keep you off the field or out of the game? Learn about five conservative treatments that can minimize or eliminate your flatfoot pain.

Running is an excellent form of exercise, but it can take its toll on your feet. Learn about common foot problems runners face and how to prevent them.

Is a total ankle replacement in your near future? Your ankle pain has likely kept you from engaging in your favorite activities, and now you want your quality of life back. Learn about the recovery period after your surgery.

When you live with chronic foot pain, you’ll try just about anything to find relief. Custom orthotics could be the right solution. Read on to learn more.

Neglecting your feet can have severe consequences if you're living with diabetes. Discover crucial tips from our expert team to keep your feet healthy and prevent diabetic foot complications.

Stabbing or burning heel pain from plantar fasciitis can stop you from playing sports, exercising, and doing the other activities you love. Learn more about the condition and the strategies you can use to manage it.

You’ve sprained your ankle. Aside from the pain, having to be off your feet can really disrupt your schedule and reinforce the notion that you don’t want a repeat occurrence. Learn how to avoid chronic instability after an ankle sprain.

One of the most common questions asked by patients is “what shoes should I wear/not wear?”. With so many shoe options available today, this is an extremely valid question to ask. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best and worst shoes for your

Whether you're a beginner or an expert runner, avoiding injury should be top-of-mind for you. Staying healthy will help you reach your goals quicker and live a happier, more fulfilled life. Here are our top tips on preventing injuries while running.

Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about foot and ankle surgery from the expert surgical team at Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

You can see that bump on the side of your big toe; you’re getting a bunion. You’re still walking fine, so does it need treatment? Learn six reasons why you shouldn’t ignore your bunion.

You have heel pain. Should you call the foot doctor or wait it out? As with so many other injuries, it’s best to treat heel pain earlier rather than later. You don’t want to worsen a soft tissue injury.

Hammertoes are toe deformities that can lead to permanent flexion of your toe, which requires surgery. However, there are ways to avoid hammertoes altogether. Keep reading to learn how to prevent hammertoes to avoid foot surgery.