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Summer Foot Care Tips: Puncture wounds and cuts: Wear shoes to protect your feet from puncture wounds and cuts caused by sea shells, broken glass and other sharp objects. Don’t go in the water if your skin gets cut – bacteria in oceans and lakes can cause infection. To avoid...
As we navigate through the uncertainty of the Coronavirus, or the novel Covid-19 virus, one thing we have all learned: It is extremely contagious and life-threatening to those who are elderly and/or immunocompromised. In an effort to reduce exposure and minimize risk of exposure to the virus, increased use of...
It’s that time again. The holiday feasts, cookies and pies, wine and spirits. It was fun while it lasted, until we realize that we have neglected our bodies and can’t fit into our favorite jeans. We often decide to coin our favorite expression “after the holidays” we’ll get to the...
In the New Year, don’t forget to keep your feet in tip-top shape while following through with your resolutions to get fit. Start new workouts gradually— Increase your stamina and the length of your workouts gradually to avoid overuse injuries such as stress fractures or tendon strains and sprains....
The ankle joint is vulnerable to serious injury from hard falls on ice. Ice accelerates the fall and often causes more severe trauma because the foot can go in any direction after slipping. Often, in cases of less severe fractures and sprains, it’s possible to walk and mistakenly believe the injury doesn’t require...
Foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis and calluses can be prevented by the treatment and prevention of adult flatfoot. Treating this common disorder can reduce the incidence of additional painful foot problems and improve a person’s overall health, according to research published in an issue of the Journal of...
Daily care can help to avoid diabetic foot complications. People with diabetes are 10 times more likely to have a lower limb amputated than people without diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. This common disease can cause poor blood circulation and nerve damage in the feet, making them vulnerable to...
Initially, the Internet developed as a way to communicate with others in a quicker manner, such as email and chat rooms. It evolved to provide access and tools for research and information, making the encyclopedia obsolete. Next came e-commerce (Amazon) and the explosion of streaming media (Netflix). Most recently, the...
Many of the estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet; sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight; and without exercise, obesity worsens and increases progression of diabetes, heart disease and other serious health...
Is the surgery painful? The level of pain experienced after bunion surgery differs from patient to patient. Most patients will experience discomfort for the first two to three days. However, if you closely follow the postoperative care instructions, you can help minimize pain and swelling after your bunion surgery. What...