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Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that occurs when tiny rips and tears are made in the plantar fascia ligament - which runs across the bottom of your foot - over time. Many Frisco residents with this condition know that the discomfort associated with this injury is often worse when they first step out of bed after a long night’s sleep. But some aren’t aware that standing on your feet for a long period of time - or walking for a long time period - can also make the discomfort worse, especially if you’re standing on a hard, unnatural surface.

Many Frisco residents who experience plantar fasciitis are ready, willing, and able to try any treatment option that local podiatrist, Dr. Verville of RNV Podiatry, prescribes. After all, not only is the condition uncomfortable - especially when you first step out of bed in the morning - if you’re an athlete, it can also take you away from your favorite sports activities. Nobody wants to be sidelined, so they’re usually all ears for any treatment option to heal the plantar fascia ligament.

As a Frisco sports foot doctor, Dr. Verville has worked with many local athletes. And she knows when it comes to sports, local athletes like to train hard and push the limits to be faster, more agile, or run longer distances. Unfortunately, sometimes these aspirations can leave athletes with an injury to the most important tendon in their body - the Achilles tendon.

Frisco residents shouldn’t think that just because they believe they have a sprained ankle, they should just wrap it, then grin and bear it. Anytime you believe you’ve injured your foot or ankle; you need a proper examination and diagnosis by a specialized podiatrist like Dr. Verville of RNV Podiatry. Without a professional’s diagnosis – and prescribed treatment plan – ankle sprains may only get...

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in our bodies. This tendon is what actually gives us the strength to walk. But because it’s used with every step we take, it can also be easily injured, making walking almost impossible. Achilles tendonitis is a condition in which the overuse of the Achilles tendon results in injury for Frisco area patients. Common causes of this condition...

Many Frisco residents who suspect they’re experiencing plantar fasciitis - a foot condition that causes swelling and discomfort of the feet, especially when you first get out of bed in the morning - don’t realize that treatment from this condition mainly centers around physical therapy and at-home exercises.

Dancers sure do show off some fancy footwork! But all those specialized, controlled movements with your feet leave you as a dancer susceptible to foot and ankle injuries. Here’s a list of 4 of the most common foot and ankle injuries that dancers are diagnosed with, and when you might need to see a foot doctor for an examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan to get your back on center stage.

One of the most common questions Dr. Verville receives from her patients who are experiencing plantar fasciitis is whether or not shoe inserts will help relieve their symptoms. But before we discuss shoe inserts and their effectiveness for plantar fasciitis, Dr. Verville wants her Frisco patients to know exactly what plantar fasciitis is and what causes it. Keep reading to learn more. Plantar Fasciitis Plantar...

Warts can be quite an unpleasant experience for anyone. It’s not just their unsightly appearance but their physical discomfort, which can be particularly bothersome in sensitive areas such as the feet. Recurrent plantar warts can heighten frustration levels, further adding to the woe. If you have a plantar wart, we recommend seeking evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment from a qualified podiatrist. By understanding the underlying causes...


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