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Patient education from Metro Foot & Ankle: plain-language guides to common foot and ankle problems and the care options discussed in our Tempe office.
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Why Does My Heel Hurt When I First Get Out of Bed?Heel pain with your first steps is often linked to plantar fasciitis, but not always. Learn the pattern, other causes, and when to get evaluated.
Plantar Fasciitis vs. Heel Spur: What's Causing Your Heel Pain?A heel spur on X-ray may not be the cause of heel pain. Learn how plantar fasciitis differs, why spurs can be incidental, and what treatment targets.
Can You Run With Plantar Fasciitis? A Practical Return-to-Running GuideRunning with plantar fasciitis is not always all-or-nothing. Use symptom response, next-morning pain, training load, and red flags to guide activity.
Foot and Ankle Care for Service Members, Veterans and First RespondersFoot and ankle care for service members, veterans and first responders in Tempe, AZ. Learn about ankle sprains, heel pain, stress fractures and more.
PRP Injections for Foot & Ankle Pain: When Are They Worth Considering?Still dealing with heel, Achilles or tendon pain? Learn when PRP injections may be considered for foot and ankle conditions and schedule an evaluation with Dr. Kayla Wright in Tempe.
Patient guides
Article archive
2026
September 2026
- Can You Run With Plantar Fasciitis? A Practical Return-to-Running Guide
Sports Injuries
- PRP Injections for Foot & Ankle Pain: When Are They Worth Considering?
Treatments
- Foot and Ankle Care for Service Members, Veterans and First Responders
Occupational Care
- Plantar Fasciitis vs. Heel Spur: What's Causing Your Heel Pain?
Heel Pain
- Why Does My Heel Hurt When I First Get Out of Bed?
Heel Pain
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