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1221 Byron Road, Suite 3
Howell,
MI
48843
(517) 548-3100
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Podiatrist-
Family Foot Center
1221 Byron Road
Howell,
MI 48843
7575 Grand River Suite 203
Brighton,
MI 48114
7305 E. M-36
Hamburg,
MI 48139
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17422 W. 10 Mile Rd
Southfield,
MI 48075
The podiatrists at Family Foot Centers treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in
Howell,
Brighton,
Hamburg,
, and
Southfield,
MI.
Podiatry Factoid
The strongest and largest tendon, the Achilles tendon connects muscles in the lower leg with the heel bone. Sports that tighten the calf muscles, such as basketball, running and high-jumping can overstress this tendon and cause a strain (Achilles tendinitis) or a rupture. A direct blow to the foot, ankle, or calf can also cause it.
The strongest and largest tendon, the Achilles tendon connects muscles in the lower leg with the heel bone. Sports that tighten the calf muscles, such as basketball, running and high-jumping can overstress this tendon and cause a strain (Achilles tendinitis) or a rupture. A direct blow to the foot, ankle, or calf can also cause it.
Calcaneal apophysitis, or Sever's disease, is an inflammation of the growth center of the heel bone, or calcaneus.
Growing children are the usual victims of the disease, which is caused by trauma or injury to the growth center of the heel bone.
Activities such as running, jumping, going barefoot, participating in sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis may aggravate the condition. Once the foot stops growing and the growth center is closed, the painful condition goes away.
Treatment includes calf muscle stretching exercises, heel cushions in the shoes, and/or anti-inflammatory medications. Consult your physician before taking any medications.
