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Every year, many Frisco patients see Dr. Verville of RNV Podiatry for hammertoes. Hammertoes are a toe deformity that can be caused by a host of genetic or environmental conditions. With hammertoes, which typically affects the second, third, fourth or fifth toes, there is a bend at the second joint of your toe, making your toe appear like a hammer or a claw. Hammertoes can...
Some people say that age is nothing but a number, but that just isn’t the case when it comes to your foot health. As you enter your 40’s, you may experience a number of foot issues that may lead you to see a Frisco area foot doctor. Read on to learn about some of the common foot problems that occur in your 40’s, and how...
The “Achilles heel” is a common term for a weakness, and it’s no wonder since the Achilles tendon itself can be so easily damaged. This tendon – one of the largest ones in the body – stretches from your calf muscles to your heel. Achilles tendinopathy, formerly called Achilles tendinitis, occurs when over time repeated damage to the Achilles’ tendon builds up. Achilles tendinopathy causes...
Many Frisco patients put their foot health on the back burner. If their feet hurt, they dismiss it or just try to grin and bear the pain. But foot health is important, and treating foot pain or irritation can greatly improve your quality of life, prevent other injuries and even avoid the need for surgery! Read on for 10 reasons why you should see a...
Every Frisco athlete with a sprained ankle has one question in mind, “How much longer until I can play again?” Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer. In fact, the answer commonly is, “It depends.” About Sprained Ankles A sprained ankle is when the ligaments surrounding the ankle bones are stretched or torn, often from playing sports, landing awkwardly on one’s foot or from walking or running...
What Are Flat Feet? Flat Feet are feet in which the foot arch has either never properly developed, or has fallen over time. Many infants and children have flat feet because their foot arch – which is formed by tendons and ligaments in your foot and lower leg – has yet to develop. Some children outgrow their Flat Feet as they age; others don’t. And...
Heel pain can be excruciating, and Frisco area podiatrist Dr. Verville treats several patients a year for it. But what she’s found in this age of asking “Dr. Google” for a diagnosis before seeking advice from a medical professional is that often, Frisco patients are experiencing a completely different condition than they suspect. Read on for a discussion of different causes of heel pain, and...
A foot or ankle injury can place you on the sidelines for weeks, or even months and no athlete wants to be out of the game for that long. But there is good news. According to Frisco podiatrist Dr. Verville, with the right preparation and training, you can avoid many common foot and ankle injuries. Read on for an explanation of how you can stay happy,...
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful foot condition that slowly develops over time. After an extended period, the tissue supporting the arch on the bottom of your foot – which is called the Plantar Fascia and connects the bone in your heal to the front of your foot – can become weak, swollen, inflamed and irritated. For Frisco patients, this results in the classic pain of...
