by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Feb 27, 2010 | ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Sports Medicine
I recently posted a foot pain discussion of Achilles tendonitis that I feel helps a patient suffering with pain on the back of the heel understand what might be going on. However, there is a diagnosis in the same anatomic area that often gets confused with Achilles...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Feb 27, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Nails, Sports Medicine
Bluish-black toenails are usually dry blood accumulations beneath the nail plates that result from long-term repetitive trauma. This condition is frequently seen in distance runners, exercise walkers, and in those individuals involved in racquet sports. The toes...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Feb 25, 2010 | ETFA Blog, Podiatry, Skin, Sports Medicine
Three weeks ago my sixteen year old son and I set out to hike the four C’s trail here in East Texas. Basically it runs from the Neches river overlook to Ratcliff Lake Park near Crockett and spans about twenty miles. I was reminded of two things on this trip with my...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Feb 24, 2010 | ETFA Blog, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
The Achilles tendon is the thickened cord or fibrous band that runs down the back of one’s leg and attaches to the heel bone. A prime function of this muscle or tendinous structure is to assist in moving the foot up and down. Athletes at all competitive levels,...
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