Last week, I saw a patient in my clinic who had a stress fracture. While he wasn’t in the typical age group of men who develop osteoporosis, he did have other clear risk factors that suggested that osteoporosis was certainly in play. As I discussed my concerns about the development of his condition with him, […]
Three Common Misconceptions About Foot Fractures
With so many different bones in the ankle and foot, it’s pretty easy to see how acute trauma or repetitive stress can lead to one or more bone breaks in the area. If your foot starts hurting, you may try to do a self-assessment to determine the extent of the damage, and if you’re not […]
“Walk It Off” And Other Bad Foot Advice
Far more often than not, the advice we receive from friends and family is helpful, but sometimes their advice ends up being less than stellar. It’s not uncommon to receive bad health-related advice from a loved one, and that’s partly because health-related issues are so unique to the individual. However, other pieces of advice are […]
How To Manage Foot Pain During Holiday Travel
Tens of millions of Americans will travel across the state or across the county in the coming days to celebrate the holidays or to simply get out of town for a while. This disruption to your normal routine can be hard on your body, especially your feet. If you happen to have an underlying foot […]
3D-Printed Ankle Braces May Help Manage Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease
A new study out of New Zealand suggests that patients with Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT) disease may find significant benefits by using 3D-printed customized ankle braces. Charcot-Marie Tooth disease is a neurological condition that is caused by mutations in a person’s genes that affects the function of their peripheral nerves. Effects are most commonly noticed in […]
