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Managing Symptoms of Foot Fractures
Foot injuries can be painful and disruptive. When you suspect a foot fracture, knowing how to manage the symptoms and when to seek help is crucial. I’ve learned that understanding the signs and taking quick action can make a big difference in recovery. Let’s dive into the key foot injury indicators and how you can handle them effectively.

Dr. Correa
Sep 234 min read


Recognizing Symptoms of Stress Fractures
If you’ve been feeling persistent pain in your foot or ankle, it might be more than just a simple ache. Stress fractures are a common yet often overlooked cause of discomfort, especially if you’re active or on your feet a lot. I want to help you understand what to look for so you can catch these injuries early and get the right care. Let’s dive into the symptoms of bone injuries, focusing on stress fractures, and what you can do about them.

Dr. Correa
Sep 153 min read


Minimalist Shoes: Are They Right for Your Feet?
Minimalist shoes have gained popularity in recent years for their lightweight feel and "barefoot" design. Promising better posture, stronger feet, and a more natural gait, they’ve found fans among runners, CrossFitters, and even casual walkers. But are minimalist shoes all they’re cracked up to be? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits and drawbacks of minimalist footwear—both in the gym and in daily life.

Dr. Correa
Jun 203 min read


Flat Feet vs. High Arches: What Foot Type Do You Have?
Your arch structure influences how you walk, run, and stand. During the walking cycle the foot is responsible for both shock absorption and providing a rigid lever to push off from. A higher or lower arch influences how well your foot can perform either of these tasks.

Dr. Correa
May 232 min read


Running Outdoors in the Heat? Here’s How to Protect Your Feet
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.

Dr. Correa
May 92 min read


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


Healing Hindrance: Understanding Nicotine's Impact on Skin and Bone Recovery After Surgery
The effects of nicotine on skin and bone healing after surgery.

Dr. Correa
Feb 17, 20242 min read


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


5th Metatarsal Base Fractures
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses the types of fracture that happen to the 5th metatarsal base.

Dr. Correa
Apr 30, 20234 min read


Hallux (Big Toe) Fractures
discusses the ins and outs of big toe fractures including conservative and surgical treatments.

Dr. Correa
Apr 23, 20233 min read


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


What is P.R.I.C.E. Therapy?
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discussed P.R.I.C.E. therapy and its applications.

Dr. Correa
Mar 26, 20232 min read


Pediatric Heel Pain (Seever's Disease)
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses Seever's disease (Pediatric heel pain).

Dr. Correa
Mar 19, 20232 min read


Toe Fractures
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses toe fracture diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Correa
Mar 12, 20233 min read


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

Dr. Correa
Mar 5, 20234 min read


Vitamin D
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses Vitamin D and how it relates to bone health.

Dr. Correa
Jul 19, 20222 min read


Stress Fractures
Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses stress fractures.

Dr. Correa
Oct 8, 20214 min read


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

Dr. Correa
Jan 16, 20212 min read


Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
In this section Cypress Foot and Ankle specialist Dr. Christopher Correa discusses anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome as a cause of dorsal...

Dr. Correa
Jan 11, 20212 min read


Heel spurs and Baxter’s Nerve entrapment
Dr. Correa discussed Baxter's nerve entrapment as a cause of heel pain.

Dr. Correa
Dec 19, 20203 min read
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