How Your Body’s Foundation and Alignment Starts With Your Feet
Our feet are an important part of our body, impacting the foundation and alignment. Problems with your feet could actually highly impact your body’s structural foundation for a solid and healthy alignment. Luckily, when you can figure out the issue, there are ways to strengthen your feet and muscles to help with your body’s alignment! […]
What is arthrodesis toe? How to treat and recover?
To relieve pain from your big toe and the front part of your foot, you may need Arthrodesis Toe, which is a surgical procedure known as first Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint (MTP) Arthrodesis. When Do I Need Arthrodesis Toe? The surgical procedure is designed to help relieve any pain in the front part of the point caused […]
Difference Between a Broken Ankle and a Torn Ligament
If you are suffering from ankle pain, it can be hard to tell if you are suffering from a broken ankle or a torn ligament. Once you experience ankle pain, you should see a podiatrist to receive the proper diagnosis and treatment options, possibly ankle ligament reconstruction surgery. What is a Broken Ankle? If you […]
I Suffered an Ankle Injury, Do I Need Surgery?
Ankle injuries can be painful and can also be a burden to your everyday life. Some ankle injuries can be treated without the need of surgery, but some severe cases will require surgery to help you find relief from an ankle injury. Common Ankle Injuries There are some ankle injuries that are more common than […]
New ‘Spicy’ Pain Reliever
New ‘Spicy’ Pain Reliever New ‘Spicy’ Pain Reliever hasFDA Fast Track Designation The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given “fast track” designation to an injectable pain reliever containing a synthetic form of capsaicin. Capsaicin is the active ingredient that makes chili peppers spicy. First Use of Capsaicin as Analgesic The move speeds the development of […]
Future of Prosthetic Limbs
Future of Prosthetic Limbs Like everyone in New England’s close-knit climbing community, Jim Ewing knew all about Hugh Herr, the young man who lost both legs below the knee to a 1982 Mount Washington ascent that killed one of his climbing partners. Herr not only returned to climbing, but he created bionic limbs that pushed […]
Post-Op Pain Management
Post-Op Pain Management Foot and ankle surgeons share reassuring insight on managing pain after surgery Chicago, August 31, 2016 – Post-Op Pain Management – With any surgical procedures comes reasonable concerns. Depending on the person, your mind could start racing anywhere from the seriousness of your condition, to the procedure itself, to out of pocket […]
Winter Ankle Injuries: How to Avoid Them with Proper Footwear
Winter’s Balancing Act – The wrong boot could lead to ankle, foot injuries. Winter’s popular women’s boots typically feature tall, spiked heels and narrow, pointed toes. These boots can make your feet unstable on snow- and ice-covered surfaces. A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches. We recommend […]
A Guide to Foot Health for Diabetic Foot Care Tips
Foot Health Facts for Diabetics Having diabetes increases the risk of developing a wide range of foot problems, often because of two complications of the disease: nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation. Foot Health Facts for Diabetics – For those with diabetes, foot problems such as the following can lead to serious complications:
Keep Feet Safe at the Gym
Keep Feet Safe at the Gym The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers tips for foot safety while at the gym. 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. Stretching your muscles before and […]
