The Viral “Chemical Foot Peel” Is A Problem. Here’s Why
We all have one family member or friend who’s ahead of the trends. Sometimes, that’s a good thing! After all, most trends are just harmless fun. Except for medical ones. Those can be dubious.
5 Top Tips to Avoid Stress Fractures
We at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center know the stress of stress fractures, especially for young athletes who want to stay active. These tiny hairline cracks in the bone are the ultimate buzzkill, and they account for about 38% of all stress fractures in the body, according to the NIH.
4 Ways to Protect Your Feet and Ankles During Spring Yardwork
Spring has officially arrived in 2026, and for many of you, that means it is time to tackle the overgrown garden beds and the winter debris scattered across the lawn. Yard work is a full-body workout that takes place on unpredictable, uneven surfaces. That’s why we at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center are sharing 4 ways to maintain your footing (along with your yard) below.
10 Foods That Help and Hurt Your Feet
Since it’s National Nutrition Month, it’s the perfect time for us at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center to tell you if your grocery list is helping or hurting your feet. For those managing diabetes, arthritis, or other chronic foot conditions, your diet is the primary tool for protecting your nerves and maintaining the circulation that keeps your feet healthy. Let’s see the top 5 foods that you should either opt for or avoid.
How Olympic Freestyle Skiers and Snowboarders Protect Their Feet
When you watch an Olympic snowboarder like Chloe Kim or a freestyle skier like Eileen Gu launch themselves into the air, the first thing you think about is the sick tricks they’re pulling off. But we at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center are more focused on the landing. That’s right, the part where their feet contact the ground after some serious hang time. Why don’t their feet and ankles shatter on impact? Yes, we’re fascinated by this combination of physics, high-tech gear, and specialized training, too.
Heel Pain Hacks: Simple Ways to Find Relief and Stay Mobile
Heel pain is one of the most common reasons people visit us at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center. While chronic pain requires a professional evaluation to rule out things like stress fractures, there are several real-world hacks you can use to manage the discomfort and prevent it from coming back.
Cold Weather Cleat Hacks: 2 Do’s and 2 Don’ts
There is nothing quite like the feeling of a hard turf field making your feet numb. Standard cleats are designed for breathability, which is great in July but a total nightmare when winter hits. Here is how you can hack your cleats to stay warm- and what we at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center think you should avoid.
3 Symptoms of Foot Swelling That May Be Heart Related
Usually, a bit of elevation and a good night’s sleep will fix your swollen feet and ankles. However, if your feet are consistently puffy, your body might be sending you a message about your heart and circulatory system. Let us at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center help you decode your swelling in honor of American Heart Month.
5 Weird Foot Questions You Need Answers To
Over the years, we at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center have heard some truly unique foot-related questions. Here is a quick Q&A featuring some of the most uncommon foot facts you might have wondered about.
3 Shoe Lacing Techniques That Can Ease Your Foot Pain
We might tighten or loosen the strings to get the shoe on, but the standard crisscross pattern is rarely questioned… until now, by us at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center. The way you lace your shoes is actually one of the easiest ways to customize your footwear and feel less pain without breaking the bank. Let’s see which lacing techniques are right for your feet.
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