The Center's doctors specialize in foot and ankle pain caused by injury. We have highly experienced foot surgeons in Central Oregon.

A study led by G. Waddington on ankle sprains and mobility proved that modern footwear makes it increasingly easy to injure our ankles. His research showed that: The ability to detect inversion moments (the ankle rolling or starting to roll) was much faster when barefoot vs. when in shoes. Detection of ankle inversion was also faster when using a textured footbed (that stimulated the nerves on the bottom of the foot) compared to just wearing shoes. The conclusion was that skin stretch…

When you suffer an ankle injury it can be hard to tell if its just a sprain or something more serious. Here is what you should look out for.

Hello there! As I prepared for my own surgery this past week, I found it helpful to read blogs others had written about their own experiences. I figured I would pay it forward by recording my own, and hoping that it will help others who are experiencing similar foot and ankle problems. I am a 34 year old music teacher in rural PA. Last fall, I began experiencing dull aches and pains in my right foot- something not completely out of the ordinary, as I have had completely flat feet my entire…

words can’t describe how much emotions is going through my body right now. it’s been 8 months and 17 days since i’ve danced due to my ankle injury. this injury has taken the biggest toll on my body physically and mentally. i’ve had an ongoing injury with my ankle for the past 2 years now. i’ve been in and out of rehab and i just kept dancing on my ankle with excruciating pain, and reached my breaking point. the moment my doctor told me i needed surgery i just burst out into tears because i…