Blog Archives - Page 53 of 53 - Kevin J. Powers, DPM

Score With Strong Ankles: Four Ways to Prevent a Sprain

Being on a high profile team such as Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish brings high reward but can also bring high risks, especially with foot and ankle health. Junior Sheldon Day, defensive lineman, knows this well as he battled a high ankle sprain for most of 2013. He’s back in,...
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Ball of Foot Pain: Staying Active with Morton’s Neuroma

The beauty around Bloomington, IN, provides a natural playground for a host of summer activities. When you have a day off, what do you like to do outdoors? Hiking, cycling, fishing, boating, and more are at your fingertips—you just need to get outside and go! If you have nagging...
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Stretching with Heel Pain

Despite what you may think, stretching is actually a form of physical exercise. While stretching, you deliberately focus on a specific muscle or tendon in order to improve its elasticity, flexibility, and overall muscle control. Stretching can even help with heel pain! If you're...
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Protect Your Feet from Neuropathy and Other Complications

When the body experiences high blood glucose levels associated with diabetes, the nerves in the feet and ankles can be damaged. While certain individuals will not experience any of the symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy, some will develop tingling, burning, sharp pain, cramps, extreme...
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