Don’t know if you know it or not, but one of Dr. Bowman’s patients, Christi, has been keeping a blog through her experience with Dr. Bowman.  If you haven’t already, you should check it out and read her blog to hear straight from a patient what it’s like to have Dr. Bowman as your podiatrist.  See her testimonial by clicking here.

Christi has need several surgeries to correct the problems in her feet and ankles.  Where many other podiatrists told Christi that she had plantar fasciitis, but only offered injections to take care of the problem.  Dr. Bowman knew that something had to be wrong because of the amount of injections she had received, but the pain still remained.  So he guided her through the surgery process and even preformed the surgery for her. 

But after the surgery for the plantar fasciitis, Christi still had pain in another part of her foot.  After further inspection, Dr. Bowman figured out that Christi’s Anterior Tendon was damaged.  So another round of surgery by Dr. Bowman on Christi’s right foot.  Now she is healing up very nicely and by January, Christi was able to walk a 5k on the beach of Galveston!  Recently, Dr. Bowman also fixed her Achilles Tendon Rupture and she is doing great!

The funniest thing about this though is that Christi is a Ohio State Buckeye, while Dr. Bowman is a Michigan Wolverine.  If you read Christi’s blog, you’ll see the hilarious antics these two have done to support their teams.

If you have any questions on plantar fasciitis, Anterior Tendon damage or any other questions on foot or ankle pain, contact Dr. Bowman at Houston Foot Specialists.  Dr. Bowman would love to help you just like he helped Christi.

And thanks Christi for being such a great patient!  Oh and GO BLUE!!!

As we get back into the cooler temperatures of the fall season, everyone puts away the sandals and  brings out the shoes again.  As you start looking for new shoes, you might be wondering if one brand is better than another.  If you are looking for a good shoe for everyday use or a good shoe for activities – there is a great solution.  At Houston Foot Specialists, we recommend New Balance.  “But aren’t all shoes just pretty much the same?” you might be thinking.  The answer is actually no, they aren’t.  Just like with many products out in the world, there’s always a difference in brands and if you chose a cheaper brand you will also get lesser quality.  For many of the less expensive brands, the companies use cheaper, less supportive and low quality materials to make their shoes.  Then of course there is the crazy expensive brands, some have a good quality shoe and some may not but are relying on their brand name to charge more. 

New Balance is a great mid-priced shoe brand that makes quality shoes.  They are durable and supportive, all while being comfortable shoes.  New Balance even makes shoes to help protect people who pronate, meaning they walk with most of their weight on the outside of their feet, or supinate, which is people who walk with most of their weight on the inside of their feet.  It protects their ankles from spraining by forcing their weight into the middle of their foot. The employees in New Balance stores have been trained to fit your feet correctly to ensure the right fit for you.  They even have been educated by podiatrists to fit shoes with orthotics too. 

If you are interested in visiting a New Balance Shoe store, you should search for the one closest to you on either Google Places or go to the New Balance website, which is http://www.newbalance.com.  Also if you are in the Houston area, there is a store on Post Oak near the Galleria.  We strongly urge you to go check it out.  If you have any questions on buying shoes, need to get a professional fitting for shoes, or have any additional questions as to which shoe would be right for you or your children, give us a call at 713-467-8886 or visit our website at http://www.houstonfootspecialists.com/.  Make sure you walk, run and play pain free!

Have you ever had a foot or ankle injury?  If you have, you know just how truly painful it can be.  Yao Ming – the professional Chinese Basketball player has recently retired as a result of the many injuries he sustained while on the court.  Alex Trebek, has sustained an Achilles injury as a result of his limited jump into crime fighting.  These celebrities are in the news because it is obvious that these injuries have a negative effect on their professions.  What about the rest of us? Every day, we are on our feet for hours on end,  from the moment we get out of bed to the time we climb into the bed at the end of the day and our feet take the brunt of our daily activity.  The health of your feet is very important to enjoying everyday activities as well as getting you through your career. For those who have foot and ankle injuries, you realize how much you’ve taken for granted just walking around (and sometimes just sitting) without pain.

“What types of foot and ankle injuries are there?  Well, the obvious injury for our celebrity basketball player is stress fractures and Alex Trebeck is dealing with the Achilles rupture.  Then there are the ones that most people have heard of before, like ankle sprains, bunions, and corns but there are those that cause foot pain that not everyone knows about, like hammertoes, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.  If you want to know more about these types of foot and ankle injuries, you should check out our website at http://www.houstonfootspecialists.com for more information on all different types of foot and ankle problems that can arise.

How do you prevent foot and ankle injuries?  While each injury or problem that arises can have specific prevention techniques, here are a couple basic instructions you can follow to prevent many foot and ankle injuries.  One would be to take a good look at your shoes.  Are you wearing the right shoes for the activity your involved in?  Are the shoes supportive and well built?  Can you fold them in half? (that’s not a good thing).   If shoes aren’t good, throw them out!  Your feet will thank you.  If your ankles are prone to sprain, make sure you wear ankle braces, especially when playing sports or engaged in highly active events.  If you want to know any other prevention instructions for certain foot or ankle problems, check out http://www.houstonfootspecialists.com/services.html and click on the “Educational Videos” and scroll down to read up on some foot and ankle problems.  We are happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have on this blog, please call 713-467-8886

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Houston, TX, area, we're excited you are here. With the podiatry industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.

As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote podiatric awareness as a vital part of your healthy, active lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including the latest developments in podiatry, podiatric treatments and helpful foot care advice from Dr. Jeffery Bowman and his staff.

We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure the long-term health of your feet.

As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

-- The Advanced Diagnostic Foot & Ankle Specialists of Katy Team