Active Feet Clinic: Philip K. Schrumpf, DPM

08/14/2024

Many people overlook their toes until they experience discomfort, but your toes and toenails can offer significant insights into your overall health. They may reveal signs of infections, side effects from medications, physical trauma, and autoimmune disorders. Toe pain can also point to chemical exp...

08/07/2024

08/01/2024

Pain and numbness in the ball of your foot?

07/31/2024

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge or corner of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, leading to pain, redness, and swelling. Causes can include improper nail trimming, wearing tight-fitting shoes, or sustaining foot trauma. If left untreated, ingrown toenails can escalate, causing infecti...

07/17/2024

Gout and bunions are distinct foot conditions that can sometimes be confused due to similar symptoms of pain and swelling in the big toe area. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint, leading to sudden, severe pain, redness, and swelling...

07/10/2024

Pain in the ball of the foot, medically referred to as metatarsalgia, can stem from injuries, neuromas, and ill-fitting footwear. Common among athletes and high heel wearers, this pain often results from improper weight distribution across the metatarsal bones. Pain in the ball of the foot also may....

07/03/2024

Experiencing nerve pain in your foot can impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. One common cause of such pain is Morton's neuroma, a condition where a nerve in the ball of the foot becomes swollen or thickened. This often results from wearing shoes that squeeze the toes togeth...

06/26/2024

Wearing high heels regularly can lead to various types of foot damage. The unnatural position of the foot in high heels places excessive pressure on the ball of the foot, which can result in metatarsalgia, a painful inflammation of the metatarsal region. High heels also force the toes into a cramped...

06/19/2024

Sever's disease, a common cause of heel pain in growing children, involves inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. This condition occurs during periods of rapid growth, typically affecting active children aged eight to 14. The growth plate, or epiphyseal plate, is an area of developing car...

06/12/2024

Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, or EPF, is a surgical procedure used to treat plantar fasciitis. This painful foot condition is caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, known as the plantar fascia. During an EPF procedure, a small incision is made in....

06/05/2024

Ankle pain from arthritis can impact your daily life substantially. Ankle arthritis occurs when the joints in your ankles become inflamed. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and restricted movement. The three types of arthritis that can affect the ankles are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and....