Anterior Tibial Tendonitis

Tuesday June 30, 2020 / Foot Doctor Blog

Anterior Tibial Tendonitis is inflammation within the tendon. It is typically from overuse. This muscle runs down the front of your shin and crosses the ankle, then ends along the inside of the foot. What Causes it? Overuse of the tendon Excessive Training Sports:  Running on uneven surfaces  Kicking with toes pointed Repetitive movements Tight foot or ankle wear High Heels Poor foot/ankle biomechanics – pronated feet https://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/ankle-pain/anterior-ankle-pain/tibialis-anterior-tendon-inflammation   Symptoms: Symptoms are typically gradual at onset with pain or stiffness along the front of the ankle and worsened when trying to lift the foot or toes up. There is pain… Continue Reading

Peroneal Tendonitis 

Wednesday June 24, 2020 / Foot Doctor Blog

The outer edge of the leg consists of muscles called the peroneals. They attach the fibula bone (outside leg bone) to the outer edge and bottom of the foot. These muscles help move the foot up and out, also known as eversion. The tendon portions of these muscles insert to the outside of the foot at the fifth metatarsal base and at the bottom of the foot into several bones. The peroneal tendons can get fatigued due to excessive use from repetitions of prolonged high forces, which ultimately results in pain. The overuse of the tendons results in degeneration and… Continue Reading

Preparing Your Feet for Hiking

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It’s that time of year when the outdoors calls, and for many of us we are left wondering how to safely protect and support our feet and ankles as we launch into a more active lifestyle. Which brings us to shoes, shoes, shoes… They are the most important and most critical piece of equipment that you have control over. Unfortunately, your grandmother’s bunions are there for the long haul, so managing the feet you’ve got, the best you can, takes some preventative care. When planning a hike, proper fitted boots or hiking shoes are the first line of defense against… Continue Reading

Swimming Pools and Plantar Warts

Thursday June 18, 2020 / Foot Doctor Blog

Summer is nearly upon us, and everyone will be looking forward to diving into a nice refreshing swimming pool on a scorching hot summer day. However, what you may not realize is that swimming pools could place you at risk for developing a painful and unsightly lesion on your foot. These lesions can be very resilient, recur, and are challenging to treat. What is this lesion I speak of? Plantar warts or verrucae plantaris are skin lesions that develop on the plantar (bottom) aspect of the foot. They are caused by the infection of keratinocytes (skin cells) with the human… Continue Reading

Why should I go to the doctor if it doesn’t hurt?

Tuesday June 16, 2020 / Foot Doctor Blog

Many of us, men and women alike, lead busy lives. Our daily commitments to our work, families, and daily activities cause us to not address problems unless they stop us from doing the things we want to do. Unfortunately, your feet are one thing that do not allow you to get far when not working properly. When your heels continue to ache day after day or you literally crawl out of bed in the morning, you are likely to call for any appointment as soon as possible. Our doctors at Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid Atlantic are ready… Continue Reading

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

Tuesday June 9, 2020 / Foot Doctor Blog

Has there been a silver lining to the Covid 19 pandemic? It’s hard to believe that there could possibly be any , but we’ve observed a noticeable increase in walkers, bikers and golfers over the past several months so in that respect people are trying to be healthy. Along with the increased activity , however , is the possibility of exacerbation of inherent foot disorders and pain . One problem in which I am very familiar, having suffered with the condition for several years myself is called posterior tibial tendonitis. This tendon originates in the leg and courses around the… Continue Reading

Is it OK to go barefoot in the house all day?

Thursday June 4, 2020 / Foot Doctor Blog

Many people are now staying at home all day due to the corona virus lock down and this means dressing casually, including going barefoot or only wearing socks. While a healthy person can go barefoot for limited periods , people who are older, or have underlying health issues such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, poor circulation, arthritis or neuropathy should always wear supportive cushioned shoes or slippers. Younger people not wearing shoes or their orthotics in the house have been reporting discomfort and pain in their feet. Prolonged standing on hard surfaces without shoes can cause many injuries including plantar fasciitis… Continue Reading

FASMA Expands in Charlotte, NC

Monday June 1, 2020 / News

FASMA Expands in Charlotte, NC Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic (FASMA) expands with its most recent division, Carolina Foot and Ankle of Huntersville, adding three locations in Huntersville, Mooresville, and Mountain Island Lake, NC. Dr. Mark Quist and Dr. Derek Slovak Mark Quist, DPM, is a graduate of Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. Derek Slovak, DPM, is a graduate of Rosalind Franklin University and completed his residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.