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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.

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

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy joint tissue, leadi...
03/10/2026

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy joint tissue, leading to inflammation and damage. In the feet, it commonly affects the toes and midfoot, causing pain, swelling, warmth, and persistent stiffness that is often worse in the morning...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/facts-about-rheumatoid-arthritis

Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which a baby' s foot is twisted out of its normal position. The medical term, tali...
03/03/2026

Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which a baby' s foot is twisted out of its normal position. The medical term, talipes, refers to this deformity, and one common form is talipes equinovarus, where the foot points downward and inward. In equinus, the foot is fixed in a downward position, while...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/clubfoot-and-the-importance-of-early-treatment

Cracked heels are a common foot condition that develops when the skin surrounding the heel becomes dry and thickened, un...
02/24/2026

Cracked heels are a common foot condition that develops when the skin surrounding the heel becomes dry and thickened, unable to stretch normally. A primary cause is a lack of moisture which leads to reduced skin flexibility. Repetitive pressure and friction from walking, standing, or wearing...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/cracked-heels-and-the-role-of-a-podiatrist

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe when the joint becomes misaligned and pushes outward. This...
02/17/2026

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe when the joint becomes misaligned and pushes outward. This condition can cause pain, swelling, stiffness and difficulty wearing shoes. Bunion surgery may be needed when conservative care no longer relieves discomfort, or when the bunion...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/reasons-to-have-bunion-surgery

Swollen feet and ankles during pregnancy can develop when the body holds extra fluid as the growing uterus places pressu...
02/10/2026

Swollen feet and ankles during pregnancy can develop when the body holds extra fluid as the growing uterus places pressure on blood vessels that support circulation in the lower legs. This shift can lead to puffiness around the toes, arches, and ankles, especially later in the day or after standing...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/swollen-feet-and-ankles-while-pregnant

A diabetic foot exam by a podiatrist is an essential checkup to prevent complications, as diabetes can cause reduced blo...
02/03/2026

A diabetic foot exam by a podiatrist is an essential checkup to prevent complications, as diabetes can cause reduced blood flow and nerve damage in the feet. During the exam, the podiatrist carefully inspects the feet for any signs of cuts, blisters, ulcers, or fungal infections, as these can...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/diabetic-foot-assessment

Gout often affects the feet because excess uric acid in the bloodstream can form sharp crystals that settle in joints, c...
01/27/2026

Gout often affects the feet because excess uric acid in the bloodstream can form sharp crystals that settle in joints, commonly the big toe, leading to sudden pain, swelling, and redness. Uric acid is normally filtered through the kidneys, but when the kidneys do not clear it well, levels rise...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/link-between-kidney-problems-and-gout

A broken ankle happens when one or more of the bones that form the ankle joint crack or fully break, often from a twist,...
01/20/2026

A broken ankle happens when one or more of the bones that form the ankle joint crack or fully break, often from a twist, fall, or sudden impact. Symptoms include sharp pain, swelling that appears quickly, bruising, and difficulty putting weight on the foot. Some people notice a popping sound at the...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/what-recovery-from-a-broken-ankle-involves

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