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.

We all of summer goals, but pain is not one of them. If you plan on running through the summer here in Houston here are some tips to help keep you on your feet. Summer running can be exhilarating, but high temperatures come with added stress on your feet.

Chronic foot and ankle pain can seriously disrupt your quality of life—whether it's the first step out of bed in the morning or every mile of your daily walk. While traditional treatments like steroid injections and physical therapy offer relief for many, some soft tissue injuries stem from a greater degree of tissue damage (degeneration) and can benefit from a more advanced, lasting solution. That’s where regenerative medicine—specifically stem cell therapy —comes in.

Tarsal coalition is a relatively rare condition characterized by the abnormal fusion of two or more bones in the midfoot or hindfoot. This fusion restricts normal movement in the foot and can lead to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Typically, these bones are separate during fetal development but fail to properly separate and remain fused together as the foot grows.

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

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. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses Seever's disease (Pediatric heel pain).

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discussed fractures(Broken Bones).

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses puncture wounds.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses stress fractures.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discussed arthritis in the foot and ankle.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses Achilles Tendonitis as a source of Posterior Heel Pain.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses causes and treatments for posterior heel pain and posterior heel spurs

Dr, Correa DPM FACFAS discusses plantar fasciitis sometimes known as heel spurs or "stone bruise".

Dr. Correa DPM FACFAS discusses common reactions to steroid injections.

Dr. Correa discussed the signs, symptoms and treatments for gout.

A podiatrist is a specialist who provides medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems.