Little feet – healthy feet from the start
Babies don’t need shoes Sure, baby shoes are cute, adorable even, but they really aren’t necessary. Even after a baby…
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Pronation and supination
Pronation A certain degree of pronation is not only normal but healthy. In normal pronation, the arch of the foot…
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Common running injuries
Today we present you with four of the most common running injuries: heel pain, neuromas, tendonitis, and broken bones. Heel…
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Choosing a running shoe
Visit your podiatrist Doctors Hall, Laha, and Phillips at Kansas City Foot Specialists will do a comprehensive examination of your…
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Planning a run? Properly outfit your feet first
Experienced runners If you are an experienced runner, you should have regular checkups with your podiatrist, but if you have…
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Common sports injuries — turf toe
How can it be prevented? If you play a sport with high risk for turf toe, there are steps you…
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Shockwave therapy for heel pain
Who is it for? Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy is ideal for: • Those over 18 years old • Those who…
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Common sports injuries: tendonitis
Posterior tibial tendonitis The posterior tibial tendon helps the arch of the foot maintain its shape and prevents excessive pronation…
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Sprains, fractures, and tendonitis — an overview
Sprains and fractures A sprain is a soft tissue injury, usually to the ligaments connecting the bones to one another….
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The connection between weight and foot health
Excess weight + diabetes = unhealthy feet It is not uncommon for overweight adults to develop type 2 diabetes. A…
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