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.

For those of us who are using our shoes for work and get in about 10,000 per day (retail, factory) then the shoes can wear out much faster. Ten thousand steps is roughly 5 miles a day, 35 miles per week, 140 miles per month and 420 miles per quarter. If you have a job that requires a lot of walking then changing your shoes every 3-4 months is recommended.

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.

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.

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

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The gait cycle refers to the sequence of events that occur from the initial contact of one foot with the ground to the point when the same f

The Brannock Device is a widely used foot measuring tool that helps determine shoe size and width.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discussed hammer toes and their treatment.

Dr. Christopher Correa DPM FACFAS discusses custom foot orthotics or "inserts"

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses osteoarthritis arthritis (OA).

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses stress fractures.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses peroneal tendon injuries and how they relate to chronic lateral ankle pain.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses tight calf muscles (equinus) and how they affect foot function and contribute to foot pain.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses what the terms Pronation and Supination mean and how they apply to foot function.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses foot function and what it means to have asymmetric feet.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS describes what a bunion is and discusses causes and treatments for bunions.

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