Posts by Ian Daut
Ankle Fracture or Just a Sprain? How to Tell, What to Do, and How to Heal Faster
You rolled your ankle on a Camelback trail or came down wrong during a pickup game. It’s swelling, it hurts, and now you’re googling whether to ice it or drive to the ER. As the team podiatrist for the Phoenix Suns, Dr. Ryan Golub has this conversation at Arizona Foot Health more often than you’d…
Read MoreFoot and heel pain explained: the real causes (and how to finally get relief)
At Arizona Foot Health, heel and foot pain is one of the most common reasons people walk through our door. More often than not, they’ve been treating the wrong thing for weeks before they show up. What’s actually causing your pain Here’s what we run into most often. Plantar fasciitis is far and away the…
Read MoreHigh School Sports Injuries: The Most Common Foot & Ankle Injuries (And How to Treat Them Before They Get Worse)
Your teen athlete is limping after practice, and you’re not sure whether to ice it or head to the doctor. It’s a judgment call every sports parent faces, and getting it wrong can mean weeks of missed play or an injury that becomes a lasting problem. As the team podiatrist for the Phoenix Suns, Dr.…
Read MoreAchilles Tendonitis: Why Your Heel Still Hurts (And How to Fix It Fast Without Making It Worse)
You’ve tried resting, stretching, and maybe even icing for weeks, but your Achilles still hurts. If that sounds familiar, you might be putting effort in the wrong place. As the team podiatrist of the Phoenix Suns, Dr. Ryan Golub has seen many cases of Achilles tendon pain go from manageable to severe without proper treatment.…
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