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Jeffrey Parrett DPM - Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Foot and Ankle information and tips better foot health across all age groups.

Foot pain can occur after long hours of standing, sports activity, or wearing shoes that do not fit well. Sometimes the ...
05/12/2026

Foot pain can occur after long hours of standing, sports activity, or wearing shoes that do not fit well. Sometimes the pain improves, but ongoing discomfort may be a sign of arthritis. This inflammatory joint condition causes swelling, stiffness, and reduced movement. The foot has many small...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/when-foot-pain-may-indicate-arthritis

When the skin on the foot is injured, the body begins a complex healing response designed to close the wound and restore...
05/05/2026

When the skin on the foot is injured, the body begins a complex healing response designed to close the wound and restore healthy tissue. This process happens in several connected stages that gradually rebuild the damaged area. First, the body works to stop bleeding and protect the injury. Blood...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/how-the-body-repairs-a-foot-wound

A hammertoe is a deformity in which one of the smaller toes bends downward at the middle joint, creating a curled or cla...
04/21/2026

A hammertoe is a deformity in which one of the smaller toes bends downward at the middle joint, creating a curled or claw-like appearance. Over time, the toe may become stiff and difficult to straighten. Hammertoe can develop from muscle imbalance, wearing improper footwear, or arthritis. Symptoms...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/dealing-with-toes-that-curl

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing adolescents, especially those involved in sports. It is an ove...
04/14/2026

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing adolescents, especially those involved in sports. It is an overuse condition that affects the growth plate in the heel, where repetitive stress leads to inflammation and discomfort. This occurs when the heel bone grows faster than the...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/severs-disease-and-teen-heel-pain

Breaking a toe can occur when it strikes a hard object or when something heavy lands on the foot. Symptoms include pain,...
04/07/2026

Breaking a toe can occur when it strikes a hard object or when something heavy lands on the foot. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight, and the toe may look angled. A podiatrist determines whether the injury is a fracture or a sprain through examination and...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/treatment-of-a-broken-toe

Exercise can be a powerful tool for managing foot arthritis, when done correctly. Movement helps nourish joints, reduce ...
03/31/2026

Exercise can be a powerful tool for managing foot arthritis, when done correctly. Movement helps nourish joints, reduce stiffness, and support daily mobility. One helpful option is toe curls. While seated, place a towel on the floor and gently scrunch it toward you using your toes. Another exercise...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/gentle-exercises-that-ease-foot-arthritis-pain

The biomechanics of the feet change significantly when wearing high heels, shifting body weight forward, and increasing ...
03/24/2026

The biomechanics of the feet change significantly when wearing high heels, shifting body weight forward, and increasing pressure on the forefoot, while limiting natural ankle motion. This altered alignment can strain muscles, tendons, and joints, leading to fatigue, pain, and imbalance during...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/biomechanics-of-the-feet-and-high-heels

An Achilles tendon rupture is a serious injury involving a complete tear of the tendon that connects the calf muscles to...
03/17/2026

An Achilles tendon rupture is a serious injury involving a complete tear of the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is common in athletes and active individuals and can abruptly end athletic participation or even a professional career. This injury often results from overuse...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/achilles-tendon-rupture-and-its-impact-on-mobility

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