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As the warmth of summer approaches, the thought of slipping your feet into sandals might be accompanied by the embarrassment of dealing with fungus. Don't let fungal woes dampen your sandal season—it's time to take action. At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center, Michael V. Tran, DPM, helps you deal with...
Pain is a warning signal to your brain that some part of your body is either diseased or injured and needs help. If you experience pain in the ball of your foot and between your third and fourth toes, you shouldn’t ignore it. It might be a sign of a...
If you’re a runner, you probably already know that it’s a great form of exercise. Running strengthens your heart, keeps you in shape, and usually makes you feel great. It’s one of the best workouts you can do, but it isn’t without risks. However, you may be sidelined by foot...
Having a pedicure seems like a great way to relax, relieve stress, and keep your feet and toenails in tip-top shape. But unfortunately, nail salons can also be hotspots for fungal and bacterial infections, especially salons that don’t follow basic hygiene rules. How serious is the risk of infection? While...
If one of your toes is bent at the middle joint, like a claw, you have a condition known as hammertoe. Hammertoes may not cause discomfort at first, but without treatment, they can lead to difficulty walking and even permanent disfigurement of your feet. Dr. Michael Tran at AllCare Foot...
Stress fractures are a common overuse injury caused by repetitive strain on your bones. They can affect people of all ages and activity levels, from athletes and runners to those who spend long hours on their feet. Regardless of how you sustained a stress fracture in your foot, the result...
Michael V. Tran, DPM at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center understands that you want to remain active, but he and his staff would like to caution you to ramp up your activity levels carefully. If you happen to be male and between the ages of 30 and 40, your risk of rupturing your Achilles...
Many issues can cause foot pain, and bunions are one of the more common causes. More common as we age and much more common among women, bunions form at the joint located at the base of the big toe, causing a painful lump that can make it hard to find shoes that fit...
Men’s and women’s foot anatomy is largely the same: despite some size differences on average, both men’s and women’s feet have 26 bones and over 100 muscles. Yet, habit and lifestyle differences result in some disparities between the podiatric conditions that most commonly affect men and those that most commonly...
When you exercise, you reap physical and mental benefits. Exercise can help ward off depression, help you lose weight, build muscle, reduce stress, and provide a host of other benefits. However, choosing the right shoes can be confusing. At AllCare Foot and Ankle Center, Dr. Michael Tran and his team want you to...
Your body has a remarkable “built-in” ability to heal itself after injuries, and that includes healing wounds and sores in your skin. But sometimes, conditions like diabetes or immune system problems interfere with these healing processes, leaving you with wounds that are far more prone to dangerous infections. In fact,...
Gout is an especially painful kind of arthritis that can occur anywhere but most commonly affects your feet. This condition happens when there’s too much uric acid buildup in your body. While many things can contribute to your risk of developing gout, one direct contributor to this ailment is your diet....
If you find yourself getting into weird positions to hide an awkwardly located wart, you’re not alone. Having warts can feel isolating, but one-third of kids and teens are affected by warts. And adults aren’t immune — 3-5% have them. Fortunately, warts are one problem that Michael Tran, DPM, and...
When your feet or toes hurt, you may not be thinking about your diet as the cause. However, if you have a condition known as gout, what you eat can have a significant effect on how often you suffer from pain and its severity. The podiatrists at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center in Arlington...
A neuroma is sometimes called a pinched nerve or a nerve tumor. It happens when nerve tissue becomes thickened. In your feet, the most common site for a neuroma is between your third and fourth toes. Dr. Michael Tran and his team at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center in Arlington and Dallas, Texas, offer effective treatments...
Onychomycosis. This rather ominous word is the medical term for a seemingly mundane problem — toenail fungus. While fungal nails may not exactly constitute a medical emergency, the condition can be incredibly stubborn to deal with once it takes hold, sending people on a months-long, if not years-long, battle to...
A pedicure is a great way to pamper yourself, but if you think having your feet cared for is just for special occasions, think again. Pedicures offer plenty of advantages for your foot health and your overall wellness too. At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center, Michael Tran, DPM, and his team offer...
When you have constant foot pain, it’s common to think you broke one of the 26 bones in your foot, but many other joint, muscle, ligament, or tendon conditions can cause chronic foot pain. In addition to underlying health conditions like arthritis, diabetic nerve damage, or tendinitis, everyday lifestyle habits...
Although many people think “blood sugar” when they think about diabetes, they may not realize that nerve damage and blood vessel damage are also potential consequences of the disease. Another fact is that lower leg amputation is not a rare complication. At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center in Arlington and Dallas, Texas,...
Plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, and bunions are examples of foot problems that you can avoid by being conscious of the shoes you wear and how well they fit your feet. These problems can be exacerbated by natural foot problems that you don’t have much control over, like flat feet. It’s...
Edema is fluid-build up in the body. It can happen almost anywhere, but it’s most common in the feet and ankles. Edema isn’t a disease. Rather, it can be a symptom of a recent injury, a side effect of a medication, or a sign of an underlying illness. Women are...
Your feet and ankles are quite literally the foundation of your entire body. For that reason, they tend to bear the brunt of your body weight and movements. Unfortunately, that puts them at risk for a wide range of painful problems, including stress fractures. But even the smallest foot injuries can sideline...
It’s easy to love high heels. They can make your legs look longer, make your outfit look better, and make you feel more confident. Unfortunately, they can also cause more harm than good. High heels are a widely accepted beauty norm. But, whether you love them or wear them grudgingly,...
If you wear high heels most days, you’re risking the health of your feet. Heels can cause permanent damage. That doesn’t mean you must wear clunky shoes forever, but it is important to be aware of how heels can affect you. At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center, our staff, led...
Burning or sudden, intense pain that occurs in a joint can be an indicator of gout. Although it most frequently manifests in the big toe, gout can develop in any joint. This form of arthritis is one of the many conditions we can treat at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center....
Did you know a total of 14 bones make up your toes? And with the exception of your big toes, all your other toes each have three joints. You might not think much about those bones and joints in your toes… until they hurt. It isn’t uncommon for feet to...
When was the last time you looked at your toenails? Believe it or not, they can offer clues to your health. Sometimes, these clues are less obvious — like how spoon-shaped indentations can mean you’re anemic or pits in the nail’s surface can indicate psoriasis. However, the signs are harder...
If you’re having problems with your feet, you may be thinking about footwear more than usual. Or maybe you’ve heard that certain types of shoes are bad for your feet and wonder what you should and shouldn’t be wearing. Whatever the reason, we’re here to help you navigate the confusing...
Diabetes and prediabetes affect more than 120 million people in the United States. Type 2 is the most prevalent, accounting for up to 95% of diabetes cases. Adopting certain diet and lifestyle habits, including a good foot-care routine is part of living well with diabetes. Diabetes increases the risk for...
If you have a toe that’s constantly in a bent position, it could be a hammertoe. This foot problem often develops slowly, so it’s easy to ignore. However, it’s also a problem that continues to worsen over time, until you’re left with a painful, immovable joint deformity. Unfortunately, by that...
Tendons are bands of connective tissue that join muscles with bones. The role of a tendon is to transfer the force created by muscle into a nearby bone to facilitate the movement of your joints. While tendons are structured to withstand significant degrees of force, they can become damaged or...
When you have a wound on your skin, chances are that you want to take care of it at home. Most of the time, especially for minor cuts likely to heal on their own, this is an appropriate course of action. Most minor cuts and scrapes heal just fine with...
As your loved ones age, the skin on their feet loses elasticity and thickness, causing them to be more prone to blisters and foot infections. Foot infections are particularly dangerous for those with diabetes or a weakened immune system. Cutting their own toenails can become difficult or impossible for older...
Gout is a form of arthritis that usually affects the joint between your foot and your big toe. It’s caused when there’s a buildup of uric acid in your bloodstream, and the acid crystallizes. The crystals tend to form around that particular joint because it’s far from your heart, so...
If you have diabetes, you have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and of losing your vision, among other potential health issues. In fact, you need a whole team of healthcare professionals to help you reach and maintain optimal health. Many people don’t realize they need...
For such a seemingly small problem, an ingrown toenail can make your life miserable in many ways, from not being able to wear shoes to suffering at the slightest touch. The bad news is that ingrown toenails often recur. The good news, however, is that we can prevent the problem,...
You probably already know that ill-fitting shoes often contribute to painful blisters on your feet, but blisters are far from the only foot injury caused by shoes. Wearing the wrong pair of shoes can increase your risk of developing foot pain, stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, and more. At Allcare Foot...
Your feet and ankles allow you to move freely and stay stable as you move about. When you have an injury in either area, nearly every activity in your daily life can be affected. From ankle sprains to tiny fractures in your feet, these injuries are widespread. And while they...
It may surprise you to hear that gout is a type of arthritis. However, unlike other joint conditions that develop from cartilage degeneration, this form occurs because of high levels of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a naturally occurring substance. Your body makes it when it digests...
Some children never develop arches in their feet, and if you were to look at the footprint of someone with flat feet, it would be a solid print without the familiar indentations on the inner sides of the feet that represent the lift of the arches. Though many suffer no...
Where would you be without your feet? Of course, your feet help you move about the world. But when your feet hurt, that journey can become an agony. At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Michael V. Tran can treat everything that ails your feet. Plus, Dr. Tran can teach...
When you pause to think about what your feet do each day, you realize it’s pretty amazing. Consider, for example, the size of your feet relative to the rest of your body; although your feet are quite small in comparison, they hold your entire weight, carry you through your days,...
Despite its moniker, athlete’s foot isn’t a problem confined to athletes. In fact, athlete’s foot isn’t even the official term for this fungal infection. According to the US National Library of Medicine, Tinea pedis is the official name for a fungal infection on your feet. Athlete's foot is more than...
High heels can make your outfit and legs look fabulous. But your feet pay a price for your choice of shoes. Women who wear high heels can develop progressive and sometimes irreversible foot problems. Podiatrists Michael Tran, DPM, and Scott Floyd, DPM, at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center, located in...
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word diabetes? For many, it’s blood sugar. But, for our team at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center, it’s your feet. Unfortunately, diabetes is one of the largest, farthest-reaching healthcare crises of the 21st century. This disorder impacts 10%...
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 20% of people who seek medical care for a foot problem have an ingrown toenail. If you’re suffering from pain and swelling around one of your toes, it may be due to an ingrown toenail. At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center...
Living with chronic foot pain can impact every aspect of your life, even making the simplest tasks seem impossible. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay sitting on the sidelines. Whether you have plantar fasciitis, pinched nerves, or flat feet, you can say goodbye to chronic foot pain with...
Most people don’t give their feet a second thought until something goes wrong. Two of the most common reasons that men and women seek help from a podiatrist are for bunions and calluses. If you’ve developed a tough, sensitive area on one or both of your feet, you may be...
A normal foot has three arches to it: the medial, the lateral, and the metatarsal. These arches make it so your feet can bear the weight of your body and propel you forward. If the arches of your feet are flattened, the entire sole of your foot touches the floor...
Unless you regularly get or give yourself pedicures, you probably don’t think much about your toenails. You clip them every couple of weeks and keep them clean. But suddenly you notice that your nails look thicker or yellower than they used to. Or, when you cut them, they crumble. Onychomycosis...
Burning pain in your big toe and joint inflammation in your foot could be signs of gout — a type of arthritis that affects millions of American men and women each year. Gout is more common in men, especially if you’re overweight, and it occurs when uric acid builds up...
Your choice of footwear makes a big difference in your overall foot health. High heels may be fashionable and cheap flip-flops may be convenient in the summer, but neither style is particularly good for your feet. There’s no question that the healthiest shoes for your feet aren’t going to be...
It’s easy to forget about your feet when they’re covered by socks and shoes over the winter. Yet, foot problems and injuries are common during the colder months, warns the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Issues such as cracked heels, frostbite, athlete’s foot, and even foot injuries...
Do you think aching feet at the end of every day is normal? People who suffer with chronic foot pain deal with constant discomfort and a lower quality of life — because your feet carry you everywhere you need to go. It’s important to pay attention to foot pain because...
If you have diabetes, you’re monitoring your blood sugar level frequently, but it’s also important to take good care of your feet. How are my feet connected to my diabetes? Diabetes damages your peripheral nervous system. If the damage is severe, you may not feel pain or hot or cold...
Are you suffering from pain at the back of the ankle or lower calf? This pain may indicate a problem with your Achilles tendon, which can sideline you from your day-to-day activities for months. At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center with offices in Arlington and Dallas, Texas, we want to...
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that needs careful management. As a diabetic, your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, which causes your blood sugar level to remain high. This can damage your blood vessels, affecting circulation to your feet. Left untreated, the consequences can be serious — including foot sores,...
Plantar fasciitis pain occurs when the long, fibrous band that connects your heel to your toes becomes inflamed or damaged. About 50% of Americans suffer from foot and heel pain, and more often than not it can be attributed to plantar fasciitis. Our podiatrists at All Care Foot & Ankle...
As the very foundations of your body, your feet, quite literally, carry an enormous amount of responsibility. Not only do they support your weight, they’re in charge of moving you through the world. To accomplish all of this, your feet rely on balance, wherein each component functions together smoothly. So...
The podiatrist professionals at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center in Dallas care about the state of your feet. Our foot treatments run the gamut from ankle sprains, warts, plantar fasciitis and bunions to more foot and ankle specialist care, such as diabetic foot care and foot care for seniors. In our last...
Your foot is one of the most used parts of your body. You walk; you stand; you run; you hike. Your feet has to support the entire weight of your body for sometimes hours a day repeatedly, 365 days a year with no rest except when you’re physically sick. It...
It’s easy to take advantage of our feet and ankles — we go through our days walking from place to place, running with the dog, going grocery shopping, or working out at the gym. But for anyone who is suffering from chronic foot or ankle pain, they are constantly thinking...
Now that the weather is really getting warmer (and sometimes hot), it’s time to put away the covered shoes and pull out all of the fun, stylish sandals! Women especially love to be able to show off their newly pedicured toes in the summer. But oftentimes there are other aspects...
There’s no doubt that as our bodies age, joints begin to ache and the thought of climbing stairs becomes more and more painful. But for anyone who is suffering from foot or ankle arthritis or even athletes who have sustained an injury, there may be an answer to the pain!...
March and April are perfect months to get outside in Arlington. The days are finally beginning to warm up enough so that you don’t have to carry around layers and layers. So if you have avoiding the chillier weather but want to get outside before it gets too hot, now...
Whether you’re an athlete and sustained an injury during a game, or if you simply stepped wrong walking down some stairs, ankle sprains are painful and require the right treatment in order for it to heal correctly and in as little time as possible. At Allcare Foot & Ankle Care,...
There are 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your feet. With so many parts working together to help you walk and stand, there are a lot of opportunities for things to go wrong. And this makes it even more important to take care of...
What to know before you lace up — and not land up in your local podiatrist’s office! There is something so liberating about running around barefoot — whether it’s feeling the sand in between your feet on a beach frolick, or getting faster sprinting times — running barefoot is an...
After a long day of work, especially for anyone who is on their feet all day, a foot massage may be just what you need to help you relax. In a previous blog, we discussed how to protect your feet by protecting your bones — all 26 of them that...
It’s easy enough to go to a shoe store, see a couple pairs that you like the style of, try them on, maybe walk around a bit, and if they feel OK, you buy them! But not many of us think beyond the shoe store and consider what the shoes...
The weather in Arlington is finally starting to cool off, which is the perfect opportunity for runners to hit the road! But what do you do when you’re struggling with runner’s feet? Any type of pain in your foot, especially if you love running, can be incredibly hard to deal...
Most foot-related concerns are relatively simple to take care of and seem to vanish on their own, but then there are the sneaky little foot issues such as corns and calluses that you can spend a lot of your time and energy on trying to buff away. No matter what...
If you’re a parent, there’s a good chance that at each soccer or basketball game you cringe every time someone trips, whether they fall and actually injury themselves or not. We all know that sports can be dangerous, that accidents happen, and that sometimes they’re serious. But if you’re a...
Yes, they are fashionable. Sure, they may help your butt look great in your pencil skirt. But however cute and stylish your favorite pair of high heels are, it doesn’t minimize the risk that they have toward your feet and body. As we’ve mentioned quite a few times in this...
Since weather in Dallas is fairly warm throughout the year (and hot for most of the year), you probably have a good selection of sandals in your closet. But there are several problems that can cause you to want to keep your toes hidden inside a pair of close-toed shoes....
Of the many things that can go wrong with your feet, a corn is among the least worrisome. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t just as irritating. At Allcare Foot and Ankle Care, our podiatrists see a variety of problems, ranging from minor problems to major surgeries. On the foot...
If you’ve been feeling pain or discomfort in your heel, you might have something called Plantar Fasciitis. It’s a common cause of heel pain in adults, and for most patients, it’s usually most severe when they take their first few steps in the morning. In this blog, the Arlington...
Shin splints are troublesome and frustrating for a wide variety of active individuals, including runners, tennis players, soccer players, basketball players, and even dancers. Whether they’re beginners ramping up their training regimens or advanced, experienced athletes who are changing up their routines, shin splints can be a real problem that...
Your feet spend a lot of time bearing your weight and taking a beating—so it’s no surprise that people feel aches and pains in their feet and ankles from time to time. However, some aches and pains can be more serious, and might require the attention of your Arlington podiatrist....
When was the last time you evaluated your foot hygiene? If your feet are stinky, dry, unsightly, or crusty, you could have foot-related issues that have serious health consequence. This is why foot hygiene is so important! In this blog, the Dallas podiatrists at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center will...
Every foot tells a story—a story of soccer games played, trails jogged, shifts worked on your feet, and hard work put in. But feet can also tell stories of underlying health issues. In this blog, the Arlington podiatrists at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center will show you how seemingly minor...
For some folks, a sharp pain in the night can be a troubling experience. For others, it can be a recurring problems that suggests something much worse is at play. With splitting pain in joints that can flare up in the night and last for weeks at a time, gout...
Whether you cut your toenails short or leave them a bit too long, keeping your toes and toenails healthy can be quite the challenge. Foot fungus, spending a lot of time on your feet, and conditions like diabetes can all affect the health of your toenails in some way, leading...
If you’re dealing with health complications caused by your diabetes, it can be time-consuming and frustrating to stay healthy and manage your symptoms—and if you develop some sort of neuropathy because of your diabetes, your feet are definitely at risk. Fortunately, with the right strategies and some good old discipline,...
Your Arlington podiatrists at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center treat a lot of patients with a unique array of foot and ankle problems. These patients are high-performing athletes who put a lot of stress on their ankles, working adults who spend a lot of time on their feet, and Joe...
In the previous blog, the Arlington podiatrists at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center gave you tips for staying healthy as a runner. We’ll continue on that topic today, with even more tips to stay safe and healthy while you run! Running to Prevent Injury While running with any kind of...
AllCare Foot & Ankle Center in Dallas is your source for podiatric care—we have the years of experience, top-tier facilities, and experienced medical staff members to prove it. But there’s something that’s more important to us than treating foot ailments, and that’s preventing those ailments in the first place. Running...
Feet are one of the most important parts of the body, keeping us upright, mobile, and balanced for life’s everyday activities. But runners have a special relationship with feet. Feet are the reason for their running success—but feet can also let runners down when they need them the most. In...
Unless you’re a free spirit or a full-time beach dweller, chances are you’re going to wear shoes from time to time. But not all shoes are created equal—the best shoes can keep your feet healthy and provide them with proper support and alignment, while the worst shoes can set your...
In the previous blog post, the Arlington podiatrists at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center gave you tips on how to deal with pesky sprained ankles that can interrupt your healthy and active lifestyle. In this blog, we’ll give you a few tips on how to keep your ankles healthy and...
If you’re a basketball player, it’s your worst nightmare. If you’re a runner, it’s the only thing keeping you from your passion. If you have limited mobility, it could be enough to prevent you from performing some of life’s simplest tasks. As the premier team of Dallas podiatrists, AllCare Foot...
In a previous blog post, the Dallas podiatrists at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center discussed common fungal foot infections and how they affect the feet and the body. We’ll continue on that topic today, with more frustrating fungal infections and how to deal with them. Pitted Keratolysis Most commonly occurring...
The Arlington podiatrists at AllCare Foot & Ankle Center are passionate about helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts recover from sports-related foot injuries. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the most common sports related injuries, how to identify them, and how to treat them. Achilles Tendinitis The Achilles tendon, located...
AllCare Foot & Ankle Center is Dallas’s podiatrist of choice, providing advanced treatment of any and all foot ailments at our state-of-the-art Arlington and Dallas Proper medical centers. We’re passionate about helping you with your foot ailments, and giving you the best advice and resources to have happy and healthy...
As Arlington’s podiatrist of choice, AllCare Foot & Ankle Center is dedicated to providing the greater Dallas area with the best in foot care, treatment, and surgery. Your feet are the wheels to your wagon, so it’s our passion to keep you on your feet and moving with ease for...
As Dallas’ podiatrist of choice, AllCare Foot & Ankle Center is passionate about preventative healthcare that can decrease the likelihood of foot and ankle ailments. That’s why we created this blog: We want to educate our patients by teaching them quality foot care habits, and pointing out bad habits that...
At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center, we are passionate about keeping your feet and ankles healthy so you can meet life’s ever-growing demands and enjoy an exciting, active lifestyle. As Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington’s podiatrist of choice, we understand how even the smallest foot and ankle problems can derail...
In our previous blog, we discuss some of the most common foot ailments, how to detect them, and how to treat them. We’ll start this blog on the same foot, with a just a few more of the many common foot ailments. Hammertoe Simply put, a hammertoe is a toe...
At AllCare Foot & Ankle Center, we understand that your feet are your true support system, your point of contact with the earth, and the wheels to your proverbial wagon—no wonder they can fall victim to so many injuries, ailments, and diseases. In order to keep your feet (and toes)...
Our feet are used every day, sometimes more than others. While they are often forgotten in regards to general health and upkeep, our feet need to be turned into a priority, and there are a few ways that you can do this that are quick, easy and nearly effortless. One...
Problems with feet, for some odd reason, are one of the most embarrassing things that people would rather not have other people find out about. Maybe it’s because our feet are so often bare around others, especially in the summer or during certain sports activities, but the fact of the...
Smelly feet are easily one of the most embarrassing things to have to deal with, especially if you’re heading over to visit someone else’s house and have to worry about taking your shoes off. If you’re tired of having to deal with this issue, there are a few different ways...