by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Jul 24, 2016 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Heel, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
The calf muscles are attached to the heel by the Achilles tendon. This is primarily the thickened cord or fibrous band that runs down the back of one’s leg and attaches to the heel bone. The main function of this complex is to force the foot downward in gait and...
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 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...
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...
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