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Do Your Feet Hurt?
What We Treat
- Running and Triathlon Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Heel Pain
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Morton's Neuroma
- Ingrown Toenails
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Plantar Warts
- Toenail Fungus
- Diabetic Foot Care
- The Child's Foot
- Orthotics
- Foot Surgery
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Foot Fractures
- Ankle Sprains
- Foot Ulcers
- Corns & Calluses
- Athlete's Foot
- Bone Spurs
- Fall Prevention
Patient Education:
Running and Triathlon Injuries
Sports Injuries
- What is a Lisfranc Injury and Why Will It Keep Matt Schaub Out Of The Game This Season?
- Turf Toe - An Overview of an Overlooked Injury
- Ice vs. Heat: An Ongoing Debate
Bunions
Ingrown Toenails
Toenail Fungus
Diabetic Foot Care
- Peripheral Artery Disease - Foot Pain That Can Kill You
- 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet
- What causes diabetic foot problems?
The Child's Foot
- What's Really Happening With Heel Pain In Children
- Why Do My Child's Feet Hurt?
- Choosing The Right Shoe For Your Baby
Orthotics
Peripheral Neuropathy
- 4 Tips on Peripheral Neuropathy You Can Use Today
- Suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy? Try Neuremedy!
- When Is Pain Your Friend?
Ankle Sprains
Foot Ulcers
Corns & Calluses
Foot Pain
- Can An Accessory Navicular Hurt Me?
- Houston Sore Feet | Podiatrist in Houston | Custom Orthotics
- Five Risks of Wearing High Heels Revealed
Services
- Relieve Your Foot Pain With Biofreeze
- Diabetic Shoes Save Feet...
- Keryflex Toenail Restoration - No More Ugly Toenails!
Newsletter
- July 2010 - Blisters | Summer Foot Problems
- June 2010 - Bump on Back of Heel | Laser Therapy
- May 2010 - Laser for Nail Fungus | Laser For Foot Pain
General
Frequent Questions
Running and Triathlon Injuries
- Do all runners get foot pain?
- Do all runners need orthotics?
- What do you make of barefoot running?
- Is there a right or wrong way to run?
- How do I know what the best running shoes for me are?
Sports Injuries
- Is it true that I can wear cross trainers in any sport?
- How can I prevent sprained ankles when I'm jumping?
- If I wear a custom orthotic when run, do I need one in my cycling shoes?
- How can turf toe be treated?
- What is turf toe?
Heel Pain
- How do i know if a heel spur is causing my pain?
- What is the best kind of doctor to see for my heel pain?
- Why does my heel pain jump from foot to foot?
- Can shockwave therapy cure my heel pain?
- Are any of those funny looking shoes good for heel pain?
Bunions
- Are bunions on feet hereditary?
- Can a bunion form on top of my foot?
- Can I have a bunion on the outside of my foot?
- Does a bunion form because of tight shoes?
- Can a bunion splint cure a bunion?
Hammertoes
- Are hammertoes hereditary?
- Did I get hammertoes by wearing tight shoes?
- Does a hammertoe splint help cure hammertoes?
- How do i stop my shoes from hurting my hammertoes?
- Can a little toe develop a hammertoe?
Morton's Neuroma
- Which "off the shelf" insoles are the best for a neuroma?
- Are there any special injections to make my neuroma go away?
- What causes a neuroma to form?
- Can shockwave therapy cure my neuroma?
- Do neuromas come back after surgery?
Ingrown Toenails
- Can I get ingrown nails from a pedicure?
- What are ingrown toenails?
- Are ingrown toenails from cutting my nails wrong?
- Can I get ingrown nails from not cutting my nails often enough?
- Is it true toenails should be cut straight across?
Achilles Tendon Pain
- How do I know my Achilles tendon isn't ruptured?
- Is medication the only treatment for Achilles tendon pain?
- Will stretching help my Achilles tendon problem?
- Can a cortisone shot cure my Achilles tendon pain?
- My Achilles tendon is swollen, is that normal?
Plantar Warts
- Is a plantar wart the same as a callus?
- What is a plantar wart?
- Why is it called a plantar wart?
- Do any OTC medicines help plantar warts?
- Is there any oral medication for plantar warts?
Toenail Fungus
- Why are my toenails so ugly?
- Does a thick toenail mean I have fungus?
- Is toenail fungus contagious?
- Why don't over-the-counter topical medications help treat my toenail fungus?
- Will the oral medication to treat toenail fungus hurt my liver?
Diabetic Foot Care
- Why do diabetics have foot problems?
- Why does diabetes cause my feet to burn?
- Why do diabetics need special shoes?
- Why can diabetes cause foot ulcers?
- When should I get treatment for a diabetic foot ulcer?
The Child's Foot
- Why does my child's ankles roll in?
- Why do my kids get ingrown toenails?
- Why do my kids get plantar warts?
- Will my kids outgrow their foot pain?
- Is there anything I can do for my foot pain when I'm pregnant?
Orthotics
- What can happen if an orthotic is recommended and I never get one?
- Can an orthotic be worn in a sandal?
- Can I wear an orthotic in a dress shoe?
- What's better, a full or partial length orthotic?
- Is a hard or soft orthotic better?
Foot Surgery
- Do I need to get my foot surgery done in a hospital?
- Do you do foot surgery in the office?
- When is foot surgery the right choice?
- Will foot surgery solve my problem completely?
- Who is best qualified to do my foot surgery?
Peripheral Neuropathy
- Can You Use Biofreeze For Neuropathy?
- My feet feel numb. Am I diabetic?
- Is it true that there is nothing that can be done for peripheral neuropathy?
- Is peripheral neuropathy caused by bad circulation?
- Does true peripheral neuropathy cause numbness or pain?
Foot Fractures
- Can you do anything for a broken toe?
- Do I need to wear a special shoe for my broken toe?
- How long does it take to heal a broken foot bone?
- What doctor treats a broken foot?
- Can a twisted ankle break a bone in my foot?
Ankle Sprains
- Is it better to put ice or heat on a sprained ankle?
- Why do I keep twisting my ankle?
- Why is my foot swollen after I sprained my ankle?
- Do I need an x-ray for a twisted ankle?
- What's the best kind of ankle brace to wear?
Foot Ulcers
- Will medication heal my wound?
- How can a diabetic foot ulcer be prevented?
- What is a foot ulcer?
- Will all diabetics develop a wound?
- Why isn't the wound beneath my foot painful?
Corns & Calluses
- What is a soft corn?
- Does a corn grow from a seed?
- Can you stop a corn from coming back by getting the root?
- Why does my callus keep coming back?
- What's the difference between a corn and a callus?
Athlete's Foot
- Why is the bottom of my foot dry and cracked?
- Why does my athlete's foot keep coming back?
- Is athlete's foot caused by toenail fungus?
- Is athlete's foot contagious?
- What causes athlete's foot?
Bone Spurs
- Can a bone spur go away without surgery?
- Does a bonespur always require surgery?
- Is the painful bump on the back of my heel due to a bone spur?
- Is a bone spur causing my heel pain?
- Why do I have a bump on top of my foot?
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Visiting your podiatrist should not be a day-long experience. You're coming in with a foot issue and we want to efficiently handle and solve that issue, no matter how complex it is. We always have the time to LISTEN to you. That's what we're here for...YOU!There's nothing we hate more than going to a doctor's office and waiting an hour or more past your appointment time to be seen. Your time is important to us. We understand that and do everything that we can to keep the office running on schedule.
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Foot & Ankle Institute of Texas
Foot & Ankle Institute of Texas offers sports podiatry, diabetic foot care, and treatment and surgery of all foot and ankle problems to residents of Houston Texas and surrounding areas. We have eight offices conveniently located in Bellaire, Katy, Memorial City, Tanglewood, and West Houston.
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Our Blog 
Running and Triathlon Injuries
- Are Calluses Protecting You When You Run?
- What To Do About Your Blisters From The Chevron Houston Marathon
- Don't Let a Pain in Your Foot Become a Pain in Your Ass!
Sports Injuries
- The Bump In Your Arch May Be An Accessory Navicular
- Want More Information About Matt Schaub's Lisfranc Injury?
- Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub Out With Foot Injury
Heel Pain
- Who Else Can Wear Mario Batali's Orange Crocs?
- "The Doctors" Freeze Away Foot Pain
- Pain on the Convention Floor
Bunions
- Should Rio Ferdinand Get His Bunion Diagnosed By Twitter?
- Domestic Goddess Nigella Lawson Suffers From Bunions
- How Is the Metrodome Like a Bunion Pad?
Morton's Neuroma
- Country Music Star Chely Wright Recovering From Foot Surgery
- Jennifer Grey Had Neuroma Surgery after Dancing With The Stars
Ingrown Toenails
- Is That A Target On Your Ingrown Toenail?
- Congratulations!! You Are Now a Bathroom Surgeon!
- The Incredible Hulk and Ingrown Toenails
Achilles Tendon Pain
- Answer: Game Show Host Who Tore His Achilles Tendon While Chasing A Burglar
- My Achilles Tendon is Killing Me!
- Achilles Tendon Injury is Keeping Tiger Woods Out of the Game
Plantar Warts
Toenail Fungus
- Your Nail Polish is Damaging Your Toenails
- You Can Restore the Beauty of Your Damaged Toenails
- Winter Vacation For Your Toenails
Diabetic Foot Care
- How Can Diabetics Survive The Holidays?
- How Can Visiting A Podiatrist SAVE $3.5 Billion?
- September is PAD Awareness Month
The Child's Foot
- Kids Should Walk on the Sole (Not Side) of their Shoes
- Back to School Means Back to Shoes
- Do Young Girls NEED Skechers Shape-Ups?
Orthotics
- How are Insoles Like Canned Orange Juice?
- When Should NON-Custom Orthotics Cost $400?
- We DON'T Have To Think About Every Step We Take...Thankfully!
Foot Surgery
- Billy Idol Is Recovering From Foot Surgery
- Skin Cancer On Your FOOT?
- How Much Surgery Can A Podiatrist Really Do?
Peripheral Neuropathy
- Do You Feel Like Your Feet Are Encased In Wax?
- Can a Medical Food Help Control the Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy?
- Neuremedy Effectively Treats Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Foot Fractures
- James Bond Hurts His Foot on the Set of a Christmas Movie
- Liza Minnelli Had Surgery For A Broken Foot
- Halle Berry Breaks Her Foot In Spain
Ankle Sprains
- Kristen Stewart Limping From Foot Pain At Twilight Premiere
- High Heeled Shoes Keep Getting Higher and Causing Problems
- Will Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney Play in the Super Bowl with His Ankle Injury?
Foot Ulcers
- What If I Don't Treat My Diabetic Foot Ulcer?
- How Are You Dressing Your Diabetic Foot Ulcer?
- This Week I Feel I Made A Difference
Corns & Calluses
- Dr. Scholl's Smooth My Sole - A Pink Ped Egg...Nothing More
- Ped-Egg...It's popular, but is it safe?
- Popular Foot Products Can Be Dangerous
Athlete's Foot
Fall Prevention
- Shoes Play a Major Role in Preventing Falls
- Why Is Fall Prevention So Important?
- Should You Wait For One Fall Before You Prevent another?
General
- Dr. Andrew Schneider's New Book Has Been Released
- Even Hagar the Horrible Knows To See A Podiatrist
- What Is Your Foot Pain Stopping You From Doing?
The Houston Running Chronicles.. 
- How To Keep Active When Recovering From A Running Injury
- How Music Can Help You Through A Tough Run
- Running Off The Pounds
Diabetic Foot Tips..
- Diabetic Shoes…”They are not just for diabetics anymore.”
- Diabetic Shoes Can Save Your Feet From Amputations!
- Killer Lemonade
Myrundoc..
Utah Running Doctor..
- Overcoming The Fear To Run After A Fracture
- Prepare To Run, As Karl Metzer Must Have For His 2000 Mile Run
- When Should I Run Again After A Fracture?
More on Diabetic Foot Problems..
- 10,000 Steps for Better Insulin
- Surgery for Diabetic Neuropathy
- Should I have Elective Surgery if I have Diabetes?
Diabetic Foot..
- US Population With Diabetes To Double or Triple
- Vitamin C May Reduce Damage From Diabetes
- Can Nutrition Help Diabetic Complications
My Numb Feet..
- Peripheral Neuropathy A Common Problem
- Glenn Beck Has Non-Diabetic Neuropathy
- Neuropathy Can Be Improved With Alternative Medications
The Truth About Orthotics..
Heel Pain..
- The Truth About Plantar Fasciitis - What Can I Do At Home?
- The Truth About Plantar Faciitis - What Is It?
- Eli Manning Gets Sacked By Plantar Fasciitis. Don't Let It Stop You...
More on Heel Pain..
My Child's Foot..
- Too Much "Screen Time" Can Cause Foot Pain
- Does What You Eat In Pregnacy Help Your Child?
- When Is Flat Feet A Problem In Kids?
More on Children's Feet..
- Do all Flat Feet Need Surgery?
- This Little Tootsie Went to the Market
- Will My Child Outgrow Flat Feet?
More on Foot Pain in Kids..
From the California Shoe Expert..
- You Too Can Own Bella Swan’s Wedding Shoes!
- The Shoe Expert Blog: a TOMS Shoes Books for Bloggers Winner!
- Spring/Summer 2012 Shoes: Trends Show at GDS
Tips from Podiatrist in Utah..
- Study Confirms Peripheral Neuropathy Tests Are A Waste
- Infectious Peripheral Neuropathy A Valid Cause...
- High Ankle Sprain of Rob Gronkowski Could Change Super Bowl Outcome in 2012
Foot and Ankle Pain..
Foot & Ankle Health..
News
- Don't Let An Ankle Fracture Go UntreatedPosted on 12/12/2011
- Don't Let High Heels Cause Foot Pain To Ruin Your HolidaysPosted on 12/9/2011
- Stress Fracture Takes Houston Forward Out For The SeasonPosted on 12/4/2011
- Large Study Determines Why Some Wounds Heal Without AmputationPosted on 12/2/2011
- Early Detection Of PAD Responsible For Drop In AmputationsPosted on 11/30/2011
- British Healthcare System Targets Bunion Surgery As "Low Priority"Posted on 11/29/2011