Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative tearing of the plantar fascia – the tissue that runs from the heel to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. The condition is easy to diagnose and best treated if caught early. Common symptoms include pain on the bottom of the heel that: Is worst when you first get […]
6 Foot & Ankle Myths
There are many myths and misconceptions about foot and ankle conditions and treatment. Here are 6 foot and ankle myths dispelled. Myth – Pain after foot surgery is unmanageable Reality – Post-surgery pain is very manageable using these methods: The classic: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Keep ahead of the pain with prescribed narcotics Focus and […]
Getting Kids to Eat Healthy is all about Setting a Good Example
A new study shows that getting kids to eat healthy is best accomplished by setting a good example, rather than force or a rewards/punishment system. The study, helmed by scientists from the University of Michigan, focuses specifically on the eating habits of low-income parents and their children. Researchers found that children were more likely to […]
Lack of Sleep is Dangerous for Patients and Doctors
Physicians learn early in their training that healthy behavior doesn’t pertain to them. If you want to make it through training, you regularly have to work through the night, read until your eyes bleed, and skip meals. Doctors are supposed to be superhuman. We rarely take time off during the 3-7 years of training (“Illness […]
Why Do High Heels Cause Bunions?
A bunion is a prominence on the inside aspect of the forefoot. It comes from a malalignment of the first ray and loss of balance of muscle forces across the joint. There are several reasons why bunions develop: Congential. Some people are born to develop bunions Trauma. Striking the inside of the big toe can […]
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