Rivera Foot and Ankle

How to Give a Foot Massage

Foot Specialist in Houston Texas

Learning how to give a foot massage is not hard. Pounding the pavement day in and day out can take its toll on your feet. Whether you have been standing at a trade show, standing in a research lab or standing at the front of a classroom, your feet need a rest.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Foot Deformity

Rheumatoid Foot Deformity Is Not Uncommon

It is not uncommon for people with rheumatoid arthritis to develop deformities of the upper and lower extremities. According to the AAOS (American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons), more than 90 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis develop foot and ankle symptoms over the course of the disease. Despite the high prevalence, foot problems tend to be ignored or neglected.

Shin Splints and Heel Spurs

Preventing Walking Injuries

The good news is that walking results in far fewer injuries than sports such as running. The bad news is that injury can happen. Sports medicine expert Ted L. Forcum, DC, DACBSP, spoke to the walkers at the Ero-Fit Racewalk Retreat about common walking injuries.

Plantar Fasciitis and Heel pain in Runners

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Plantar fasciitis is the most common form of heel injury among runners, but there are remedies for the injury to ensure that your running is hopefully not overly interrupted.