Top 5 most common Halloween injuries and how to prevent them
Halloween is an exciting time filled with candy and costumes. However, it can lead to scary Halloween injuries. Learn more about Halloween safety tips.
What is Metatarsalgia? Symptoms and Treatment
Do you have pain in the ball of your foot? Metatarsalgia is a condition caused by excess weight, exercise or poor fitting shoes hurting the ball of your foot.
Patient with chronic knee pain finds relief at OrthoIndy
Brian Hunt has been dealing with chronic knee pain for almost 10 years. Since 2011, he has struggled to maintain his desired level of activity and been forced to avoid…
The 8 Best Plantar Fasciitis Home Remedies
Plantar fasciitis treatment may include physical therapy, but the 8 best home remedies for plantar fasciitis let you stay home and take care of your pain.
Exercises for plantar fasciitis
When a foot or ankle injury occurs, it can be difficult to get around, let alone perform your daily activities. Our Ultimate Guide to Foot and Ankle Injuries will help you understand the causes of foot and ankle pain, injury prevention, how to treat an injury at home and when to seek care from a doctor.
The Best Shoes and Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can cause pain on the arch of your foot, making walking and running more difficult. Insoles, orthotic shoes or night splints may help.
Plantar Fasciitis – Symptoms and Treatment
What is plantar fasciitis? Learn about causes, symptoms and how to treat plantar fasciitis. Schedule an appointment with an OrthoIndy foot doctor today.
What is a heel spur?
Heel spur pain flares up when you strain your foot. This leads to a buildup of calcium deposits which will turn into a bony projection, the heel spur.
What is chronic ankle instability?
Chronic ankle instability is lingering pain on the outside of your ankle that usually occurs after you suffer an ankle sprain that doesn’t heal properly. This will cause the soft tissue between your bones to stretch or tear.
Sign up for the Indy 500 Mile Virtual Challenge, benefiting the 500 Festival
The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, launched the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, benefiting the 500 Festival.
What is adult acquired flat foot?
There are several causes for adult flatfoot, but most often flat feet is caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, which is when the posterior tendon that supports your arch becomes stretched out, irritated and worn down.
What are the most common injuries in track and field?
Dr. Mihir Patel, an OrthoIndy foot and ankle specialist, discusses injuries related to track and field and how to prevent these types of injuries.
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