Fashions change with the seasons, and if you find that wearing pumps to go with your fall wardrobe is causing pain to the back of your heel, you may be experiencing Haglund’s deformity—more commonly known as “Pump Bump.”

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle we know that foot health care needs can change as the years go by. Senior feet have some unique needs. Fat pads are naturally thinner, and joints may start to show signs of wear and tear. In addition, your risk for many conditions increases as you age.

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know that PAD may also signal a bigger systemic problem. If you haven’t been diagnosed with arterial or heart disease, it’s even more important to be aware of the signs of PAD in your feet because it may mean you are at higher risk for heart attack or stroke.

Each September, we at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle recognize Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Statistics show that 1 in 4 Americans 65 and older will fall this year. Falls are the primary cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries to seniors.

When it comes to fungal infections like athlete’s foot and toenail fungus, we at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle often have patients tell us that they didn’t seek treatment sooner because the condition wasn’t causing them any pain. In honor of Fungal Disease Awareness Week, which occurs in September, we’d like to share some information about how these infections affect your feet and what to do about them.

Good walking shoes are the only real equipment you need. How do you know when it’s time to replace those shoes? If you regularly walk, your shoes should last about 500 miles or 6 months. But there are also other signs that you’re due for new shoes.

A condition that we frequently treat at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle is hammertoe. Many patients can identify this toe deformity by its namesake bending downward at the first or second joint, resembling a hammer, but don’t necessarily know what can be done to fix it. Although initially, it may just be that the toe looks odd, this can become a painful and debilitating condition as time goes on.

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, we invite all our Nature Coast patients to join us in celebrating National “I Love My Feet” Day, which takes place on August 17th. Most of us take our feet for granted—until they aren’t working the way they should! But your feet deserve recognition. These complex structures consist of 52 bones (nearly a quarter of all the bones in your body), 66 joints, and over 200 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. All work in perfect harmony so that you can walk, run, kick, squat and reach to accomplish everything from grocery shopping to ballroom dancing. Below are seven ways to show your love and gratitude to your feet.

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, patients often don't bring unusual foot symptoms to our Hudson office if they're not painful. It is an unfortunate mistake because there are many ways besides pain that your feet may be trying to tell you that something is wrong with them or the rest of your body. Below are some symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

It’s the beginning of August, meaning the new school year is approaching. If you’re a parent or grandparent who will be buying new shoes for returning to school, we at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle would like to offer some “cliff notes” to help you score the best footwear for your child or teen.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know many of our patients love their flip-flops. They are relatively inexpensive and very convenient because they are so easy to slip on and off your feet. Flip-flops do serve a purpose. Around the pool and at the beach or gym, they protect your feet from coming in contact with contagious fungal infections. They’re also preferred to bare feet if you’re walking out to get the mail or newspaper. However, making flip-flops, your primary footwear, can harm your feet (and other parts of your body). Long hours spent in flip-flops has several drawbacks. Below are four ways they can hurt your feet.

Nothing can ruin a beach day faster than a foot or ankle problem. Here are some potential shore issues and steps to take to protect your feet.

A bunion is a bony protrusion that forms on the outside of your big toe and a condition that we treat frequently at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle

Waking up to feet full of blisters can be extremely painful. Not only are they red, swollen and sore but they can make putting on shoesvery difficult. Waking up with blisters virtually overnight is possible and here are some of the reasons you could be suffering from these painful bumps.

Diabetes is a disease that has to do with the production and processing of insulin in your body and it currently affects over 30 million Americans. This is climbing towards 10% of the population.

Most people have seen pictures of toenail fungus flying around on the internet. Most people with agree that this type of foot condition is both a medical and cosmetic issue.