The high school hockey season officially gets underway later this month in Connecticut, and many youth leagues have already started training sessions and practices. Hockey is a sport that really tests your lower body strength, and while the sport is great at improving the health...
If you’re dealing with pain or tenderness along the outside of your ankle but didn’t recently suffer a sprain, there’s a possibility that your discomfort is being caused by an issue with your peroneal tendons. These tendons run along the outside of your lower leg,...
A walking boot protects your foot from external stress and trauma, which is why it is oftentimes recommended for patients who need to protect their foot and ankle during the early stages of recovery. If you’ve been told that you’ll need to wear a walking...
Morton’s neuroma is a relatively common foot condition that occurs when tissue that surrounds one of the nerves leading to your toes ends up thickening. This tissue thickening can irritate or compress the nerve, leading to general discomfort in the forefoot. The most common location...
When it comes to getting medical care, we all want the same thing - efficiency. We want to fully and completely treat our underlying issue quickly and with as few appointments as possible, which in turn saves us time and money. However, even if you...
Although they are relatively small in size, a hairline fracture can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Moreover, without adequate treatment, these symptoms could linger or worsen. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why hairline fractures develop and how your foot...
Your foot is composed of 26 bones, 33 joints and a host of soft tissues in the form of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Every structure plays a key role in shaping and supporting your foot, and if one part can’t do its job effectively, it...
Your peroneal tendons are located on the outside of your ankle just behind your fibula. These tendons provide essential stabilization to your foot, working hard to aid in certain foot movements and prevent ankle sprains. If these tendons become irritated, they can inflame, leading to...
Dr. McDonald can be seen wearing cowboy boots both on and off the clock, so he knows a few things about buying the right type of boots. Whether you’re looking for hiking boots, work boots, cowboy boots, rain boots or a stylish boot to wear...
Stress fractures can affect athletes of all ages, but they tend to be more common in young athletes who put too much strain on their feet in a short period of time. This overstress injury can be difficult to treat because it typically requires rest...
