This is it: the year you’re going to run a marathon, half-marathon, 10k, or even 5k race. Awesome! Whatever your fitness goals from the upcoming year, here are some tips from our Concord NC podiatrist that will help protect your feet, knees, and ankles as you train.  Start Your Training...

Spring is almost here, bringing with it plenty of weddings, graduations, and miscellaneous events that call for high heels. As podiatrists specializing in foot and ankle care, our number one high heel tip is “don’t wear them,” but if you’re itching for the glamorous look that only heels can bring,...

Hitting your workout too fast or too hard after a long period of rest can put strain on your heels, calves, tendons, and joints. Therefore, be sure to build up your conditioning slowly, and look out for the following common foot and ankle injuries as you hit the track, basketball...

Proper stretching of the lower extremities, especially before a run or workout, can have substantial benefits. From reducing the chance of a sprain to ensuring healthy tendons and ligaments, regular stretching can have quite an impact. The following five benefits serve to showcase some of the reasons why Achilles tendon...

If you’re planning on having Achilles tendon surgery in the near-future, it’s important to set up a rehabilitation plan with your South Park podiatrist. Research has shown that patients who receive Achilles tendon surgery are at high risk for persistent weakness, muscle atrophy, and even loss of function post-surgery, which...

Everyone can experience tightness in the calfs and ankles at some point or other. This is particularly true in those with an active lifestyle or after an injury. Caring for an injured Achilles is best done under the guidance of our Concord foot doctor, so be sure to consult one...