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Top 5 Footwear Mistakes (You're Probably Making One Right Now)
Let’s be honest—when was the last time you really thought about your shoes? For most people, footwear is more about fashion or convenience than foot health. But at Select Foot and Ankle Specialist, we see the consequences of bad footwear choices every day. Whether it's aching heels, bunions, or mysterious foot fatigue, many problems trace back to the shoes you wear. So let’s talk about the top five footwear mistakes—and yes, you might be making one of them right now.

Dr. Correa
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Understanding Adult Acquired Flat Foot: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Adult acquired flat foot, also known as posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), is a common condition characterized by the progressive weakening or degeneration of the posterior tibial tendon, which supports the arch of the foot. As the tendon weakens the strands of collagen tear contributing to an overall lengthening much like a frayed rope. This condition can lead to the collapse of the arch and the development of flat feet, causing pain, instability, and difficulty wit

Dr. Correa
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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Flat Feet: Understanding Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Flat feet, also known as pes planus, is a common condition characterized by the absence or low arches of the inner foot when standing. While flat feet may not always cause symptoms, some individuals may experience discomfort, pain, or difficulty with walking or standing for long periods. Often times people who are born with flat feet can be treated / managed successfully with conservative care. If you are an adult however and you feet go from having a normal arch to flat, thi

Dr. Correa
Apr 19, 20243 min read
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Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of CBD Cream for Pain and Neuropathy Relief
In recent years, CBD has gained significant attention for its potential therapeutic benefits in managing various conditions.

Dr. Correa
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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Understanding Ganglion Cysts of the Foot and Ankle: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps that often develop along tendons or joints in the foot and ankle.

Dr. Correa
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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10 Essential Foot Care Tips for Healthy, Happy Feet
Our feet are remarkable structures that bear the weight of our bodies every day, yet they are often overlooked when it comes to self-care.

Dr. Correa
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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Immediate Relief After Foot Surgery and Understanding the Post Op Phase
This post serves to give you some pointers on what you can do immediately following surgery to help mitigate your pain.

Dr. Correa
Feb 24, 20244 min read
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X Rays in the Foot and Ankle Clinic
Foot and ankle specialists, such as podiatrists often utilize X-rays as a valuable diagnostic tool to assess and diagnose various conditions

Dr. Correa
Jan 26, 20243 min read
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Ankle Sprains
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses the ins and outs of ankle sprains including conservative and surgical treatments.

Dr. Correa
Apr 2, 20234 min read
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What is Hallux Limitus? (Big toe pain)
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discussed hallux limitus (Big toe pain)

Dr. Correa
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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What is a Hammer Toe?
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discussed hammer toes and their treatment.

Dr. Correa
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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Custom Foot Orthotics
Dr. Christopher Correa DPM FACFAS discusses custom foot orthotics or "inserts"

Dr. Correa
Feb 12, 20233 min read
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Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses osteoarthritis arthritis (OA).

Dr. Correa
Jan 21, 20234 min read
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Lasers in Podiatry
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses lasers and their use in podiatry.

Dr. Correa
Sep 19, 20224 min read
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Peroneal Tendon and Lateral Ankle Pain
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses peroneal tendon injuries and how they relate to chronic lateral ankle pain.

Dr. Correa
Jun 7, 20213 min read
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Equinus (Tight Calf Muscles)
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses tight calf muscles (equinus) and how they affect foot function and contribute to foot pain.

Dr. Correa
Jun 7, 20214 min read
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What is Pronation and Supination?
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses what the terms Pronation and Supination mean and how they apply to foot function.

Dr. Correa
Apr 28, 20214 min read
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Asymmetrical feet
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses foot function and what it means to have asymmetric feet.

Dr. Correa
Apr 28, 20212 min read
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What are Bunions?
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS describes what a bunion is and discusses causes and treatments for bunions.

Dr. Correa
Apr 28, 20215 min read
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Arthritis
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discussed arthritis in the foot and ankle.

Dr. Correa
Apr 27, 20211 min read
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