by Michael McCourt, DPM | Jun 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ankle Muscles: Anatomy, Function, and Injuries Until you injure your ankle, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about this remarkable joint. However, it is worth learning about because it is comprised of 10 ankle muscles, 4 bones, 3 ligaments, cartilage,...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Why Do My Feet Hurt? Leading Causes of Foot Pain Nearly everyone in the U.S. will experience foot pain at some point. Occasional, short-lived foot pain is not a cause for concern. However, foot pain that lingers, or that reduces your quality of life needs to be...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | Apr 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
When to Be Concerned About a Stubbed Toe Nearly everyone has experienced a stubbed toe at some point. Those who spend a lot of time barefoot are especially likely to jam one of their toes eventually. The overwhelming majority of people will recover from a stubbed toe...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
How to Prevent an Ingrown Toenail According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 20% of people who see their doctor due to foot pain are diagnosed with an ingrown toenail. Most often affecting the nail on the big toe, ingrown toenails are particularly common in...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Available Treatments for Bunion Pain Bony bumps that form due to a misalignment of the toe joint, are a painful reality for millions of people in America, most of whom are women. Bunions most often develop on the side of the big toe. However, they may also develop on...
by Michael McCourt, DPM | Jan 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is Plantar Fasciitis and How is it Corrected? As a leading cause of heel pain, plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar heel pain, affects 1 in 10 people according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Stabbing pain in the heel is the most reported symptom....
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