Your feet and ankles take a beating when you’re playing baseball. Baseball players should be aware of the following risks. Ankle sprains may occur while running, fielding balls, stepping on or sliding into bases. Sprains should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon to determine the extent of
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- AminoFix injection for Plantar Fasciitis & Achilles Tendonitis
- Arch Pain
- Bunions And Bursitis
- Certified Wound Care Specialist
- Comprehensive Foot And Ankle Surgery
- Congenital Foot And Ankle Deformities
- Corns And Calluses
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Flat Feet
- Foot And Ankle Fractures
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Hammertoes
- Laser treatment for fungal nails
- Heel Spurs
- Metatarsal Disorders
- Pediatric Foot And Ankle Problems & Injuries
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Foot And Ankle
- Sports Related Injuries
- Traumatic Surgery Of The Foot And Ankle
- Treatment Of Charcot Foot And Ankle Deformities
- Treatment Of Ingrown, Fungal And Thickened Nail Conditions
Welcome to the Patient Information Center! Here you will find information about the most common foot and ankle ailments. Click on any of the issues below to find out more about specific problems and what treatment options are available. Here you will also find links to interesting websites pertaining to podiatry. If you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us through the website or give us a call!
Common Ailments
- Achilles Tendon Disorders
- Acute Inflammation
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain
- Bunions
- Cavus Foot
- Charcot Foot
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Crossover Toe
- Diabetic Complications and Amputation Prevention
- Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Equinus
- Flexible Flatfoot
- Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gout
- Haglund’s Deformity (pump bump)
- Hallux Rigidus
- Hammertoes
- Heel Pain
- Ingrown Toenail
- Lisfranc Injuries
- Malignant Melanoma of the Foot
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle
- Pediatric Flatfoot
- Pediatric Heel Pain
- Peroneal Tendon Injuries
- Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
- Plantar Wart (Verruca Plantaris)
- Posterior Tibial
- Puncture Wounds
- Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle
- Sesamoid Injuries in the Foot
- Tailor’s Bunion
- Tarsal Coalition
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Toe and Metatarsal Fractures
Helpful Information & Links
The path to board certification by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) begins after graduating from an approved podiatric surgical residency program after which our doctors pass a rigorous written examination to become board qualified. Next, doctors spent up to 6 years of their initial practice time collecting various patient cases which demonstrate to the ABPS their decision-making, competency, and skills as a foot and ankle surgeon. After submission of these cases, detailed review, and acceptance to the ABPS, doctors sit for the ABPS oral examination held in Chicago, IL.
- Dr. Paradoa has satisfied requirements by the ABPS to become board certified in Foot, Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
Our patients can feel confident that they are being treated by a foot and ankle surgeon who has dedicated years of her education, training, and experience to achieving board certification status by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
The American Board of Podiatric Surgery website has a wealth of information about podiatry and the requirements that must be met.
A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is to the foot and ankle what a dentist is to the mouth, or an ophthalmologist to the eye — a doctor specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders resulting from injury or disease. A DPM makes independent judgments, prescribes medications and performs surgery. The human foot has a complex interrelation with the rest of the body which means that it may be the first area to show signs of serious conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Since the podiatric physician is often the first to detect symptoms of these disorders, he or she becomes a vital and sometimes lifesaving link in the health care team.
The American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons is a professional society of thousands of foot and ankle surgeons. Their website contains a plethora of information about advances in podiatry and connects its members to share that knowledge.
FootHealthFacts.org is the official consumer website of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. This is a wonderful resource of information! From what foot injuries Olympians have suffered from during the 2012 London Olympics to a growing trend in lawn mower accidents, you will find interesting, informative and compelling articles in the world of Podiatry.
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Baseball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
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Basketball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
Feet and ankles take a beating in basketball! Injuries can occur from running, jumping, cutting, quick starts and stops, and direct contact with other players. Basketball players should be aware of the following: Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments, and can also be associated
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Field Hockey Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
The running and side to side cutting in field hockey are common causes of injuries to the foot and ankle. Field hockey players should be aware of the following risks: Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments, and can also be associated with peroneal tendon injuries and fractures. Ankle
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Football Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
Football players can receive injuries to the foot and ankle due to running, side to side cutting, or from direct trauma, such as from another player during a tackle. They should be aware of the following risks: Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments, and can also be associated
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Golf Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
Although golf doesn’t involve running or jumping, injuries do occur to the foot and ankle. Golfers should be aware of the following risks: Heel pain (or plantar fasciitis) can be exacerbated by excessive walking on the golf course. The golf swing can also place stress upon the feet and
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Lacrosse Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
The running and side to side cutting in lacrosse are common causes of injuries to the foot and ankle. Lacrosse players should be aware of the following risks: Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments, and can also be associated with peroneal tendon injuries and fractures. Ankle
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Rugby Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
Rugby is hard on the feet and ankles! Injuries can occur from running and cutting, direct trauma during tackling, and during the scrum. Rugby players should be aware of the following risks: Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments, and can also be associated with peroneal tendon
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Running and Track Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
Whether an athlete is a recreational, competitive, or elite runner, foot and ankle health is essential for optimal performance. Runners are susceptible to overuse injuries including heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, neuromas, capsulitis of the second toe, stress
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Soccer Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
Soccer is hard on the feet! Injuries to the foot and ankle can occur from running and side to side cutting, sliding or tackling, and from striking the ball or another player with the foot. Soccer players should be aware of the following risks: Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments,
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Softball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
Your feet and ankles take a beating when you’re playing softball. Softball players should be aware of the following risks: Ankle sprains may occur while running, fielding balls, stepping on or sliding into bases. Sprains should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon to determine the extent
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Tennis Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
Tennis involves a great deal of foot work. Foot and ankle injuries can occur from the continuous side to side and quick stopping and starting motions required in this sport. The playing surface also plays a role, as hard courts are less forgiving compared to clay courts. Tennis players should be aware
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Volleyball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Category: Fitness and Your Feet
The repetitive jumping and side to side movements required in volleyball increase the risk of injuries to the foot and ankle. Volleyball players should be aware of the following: Inversion ankle sprains are a common injury in this sport. Ankle sprains should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon
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