by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Apr 15, 2010 | Ankle, ETFA Blog, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
Peroneal tendons are two tendons that support two important foot muscles (peroneus brevis and peroneus longus) that originate on the outside of the calves. These two muscles allow you to roll to the outside of the foot while standing. Peroneal tendons are also called...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Apr 14, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
Recently a new footwear company asked me to review their shoes. They have sent me a pair and I have been wearing them while walking each morning. I’ll write a detailed review at some point in the future but I wanted to share a few basic points about athletic...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 18, 2010 | Carthage, Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Heel, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
Orthotics, also known as orthoses, refers to any device inserted into a shoe, ranging from felt pads to custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or irregular, walking pattern. Sometimes called arch supports, orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 4, 2010 | ETFA Blog, Heel, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
Every year I see a dozen, or so, young athletes that are having problems when playing. Typically they are running on their toes to avoid heel pressure and play explosive sports with increased heel pressures. Of course these children need to be assessed and properly...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 2, 2010 | Ankle, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Sports Medicine
Ankle sprains are about as common as shopping carts at the grocery store. Take a wrong step, walk on uneven ground, or be active in athletics, and sooner or later, you will probably have an ankle sprain. By definition, an ankle sprain is a type of injury involving...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 1, 2010 | ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
One of my favorite ways to ice the bottom of the foot, particularly the plantar fascia, is to freeze a water bottle. Simply take a water bottle, throw it in the freezer and let it freeze. Every day after that, simply place it on the ground in front of you (on its...
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