Foot & Ankle Health Articles | Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay

• posted: Nov. 30, 2020
• Arthritic Foot Pain

Has arthritis limited the range of motion in your foot or ankle? Are you concerned the pain in your forefoot will increase and limit your active lifestyle? At Total Foot Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2020
• Poor Circulation,  Numbness,  Tingling,  Muscle Cramps

Are you dealing with numbness, tingling, or muscle cramps in your feet? If so, you could be dealing with poor circulation. Your feet must be getting proper blood flow, as Read More

• posted: Oct. 28, 2020
• Sesamoiditis

A sesamoid is a bone that connects to a tendon or muscle instead of another bone. The most common sesamoids are the patella (kneecap) and two bones found under the Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2020
• Aging Feet,  Orthotics,  Nail Grooming,  Foot Creams

Wrinkles and back pain aren’t the only issues you may deal with as you get older. You may also notice changes in your feet that can leave you prone to Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2020
• Foot Care,  Moisturizing Creams,  Winter Months,  Exfoliating

The cold winter weather can be brutal on our skin, particularly our feet. If you find yourself dealing with dry, cracked, and painful feet every year, it’s important to understand Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2020
• Heel Pain,  Fractured Foot,  Diabetes,  Joint Pain,  Stiffness

Foot and ankle injuries are fairly common and can happen to anyone, not just athletes. While minor strains and sprains can be nursed back to health by simply resting and Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2020
• Orthotics

A healthy body starts with healthy, happy feet. After all, your feet have to do a lot of heavy lifting, providing your body with a sturdy foundation and support to Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2020
• Swollen Foot,  Swollen Ankle

There are many reasons why someone may be dealing with swollen ankles or feet. The most common reason is an injury such as a sprained ankle; however, not all causes Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2020
• Footwear,  Hammertoe

While tight, cramped shoes and those towering high heels may not immediately show you the damage that’s being done to your feet, over time you will certainly notice changes in Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2020
• Bunions

If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2020
• Podiatrist

Are you wondering whether you should be turning to a podiatrist for care? We don’t often think about the health of our feet until they start to cause us problems. Once Read More

• posted: Jun. 16, 2020
• Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses and processes blood sugar. One of the main symptoms of diabetes is nerve pain, creating numbness in the hands Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2020
• Toenail Fungus

Onychomycosis is the technical term for toenail fungus. It’s when fungus gets under the nail and causes an infection. You’ll notice that the nail changes color and starts emitting an Read More

• posted: May 22, 2020
• Morton's Neuroma,  Neuroma

A podiatrist can help you with a variety of conditions that affect the feet, including Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is the thickening of nerve tissue in the body, with Morton's Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2020
• Tendon and Joint Pain

There are 52 bones in your feet and ankles, which means that feet contain about 25 percent of the bones in our bodies. Our feet also contain about 20-25 percent Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2020
• Broken Metatarsals,  Broken Toes

Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot Read More