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When is a Bunion Not a Buinon? Many patient wait much too long to address the pain in their great toe joint. Often, by the time they seek help, their joint is destroyed and they need a much more invasive surgery to eliminate their pain. Hallux limitis is often misdiagnosed as a "bunion" or Hallux Valgus. This article will help you differentiate between the two foot problems and guide your treatment. Fat Parents Have Sick Children! As parents, most Americans are teaching their children poor eating and exercise habits. This is the first generation that is predicted to NOT live longer than their parents. Stand up and reverse this trend by teaching your children better habits for life! Wobbly Ankles? There is Hope For Chronic Instability Ankle instability is a common long-term condition that stems from an initial ankle sprain. This can be corrected even years after the initial injury. If you have wobbly ankles, seek help today! Pain in Your Knee Slowing Your Run? Knee pain from running? Here are some tips on trouble shooting this injury as well as successful treatment plans for biomechanically induced knee pain. Solutions for Exercise-Induced Back Pain Back pain can be an indicator of a serious problem and can lead to a cascading injury that slows your running to a complete halt! Every time your feet hit the ground, the reacting shock is transferred up your legs to your hips and spine, and any biomechanical imbalance can ultimately cause lower back pain. There is help for your aching back! Keeping Your Athlete Safe in the Summer Heat Heat-related illness claim young lives every year. Don't let your athlete be the sun's next victim! Follow these tips and discuss heat illness with your child athlete before it's too late! Road Warrior Flight Cancelled by a Blood Clot! A discussion of the real risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) when trveling; diagnosis, treatment and tips for avoidance. Oh My Aching Butt! A comical look at a common pain in the butt, piriformis syndrome in marathon runners, with diagnosis and treatement options as well as tips for avoiding this common injury. Chronic Ankle Instability From Simple Sprain? Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. These can lead to life-long pain and disability if ignored and not rehabilitated properly. If you happen to fall down and go "Boom", have your ankle sprain evaluated by a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon to avoid life-long instability.