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The Super Foot

There many things in our world that we elaborate with the word super. There is the Super Bowl, the Super Star, and the Super Size which McDonalds made a ton of money on. What if I told you that you could add the word Super to describe your feet and how they feel? If you […]

The Right Stuff

This is not an endorsement for Academy, although they do have the right stuff, the right price. Have you ever wondered how your physician knows which antibiotic to prescribe you? Lets be honest, there are a plethora to choose from and YES, like Hefei I do know what a plethora is. So how does your […]

The Not so FUN Fungi

There are certain things in life that might seem FUN, but actually turn out to be quite the opposite. For instance, you might think the newest rollercoaster at your favorite amusement park would be FUN. What you dont realize is that the G-forces are greater than you are accustomed to and you vomit and pass […]

Easter Shoes of Ancient Times

Another Easter holiday has come and gone. The hubbub of Easter bunnies, eggs, candy, Sundays best, and religious beliefs has once again swirled around each of us like a hurricane. Families have united and celebrated in their own special and time honored ways. But lets take a deeper look at a long lost time when […]

PGA Quality? What Golf Shoes Are Right For Me?

Bubba Watson just won his 2nd Masters in 3 years. Although it was a disappointment not to see Tiger Woods out in the field, it was an amazing competition with some truly awe inspiring golf shots. Jordan Spieth made a great run for the title, but Watson was not to be deterred. My biggest question […]

The Pediatric Walker

There are countless objects and events in this world that can officially carry the classification of cute/precious. However, in my humble opinion, there is nothing more precious/cute than watching a child learn to walk and then progress. We will look at the differences in the gait pattern of a 1 yr old to a 3 […]

Creepy Crawley

There are very few things concerning the foot and ankle that might truly creep you out. It may give you the heebie-jeebies, the creepy-crawlies, or that spine tingly sensation that makes you quiver from head to toe. One of the truly creepy things that can affect the foot is a condition called Cutaneous Larva Migrans. […]

Brachymetatarsal

How often have we heard that length matters? For instance, if you want to put your hair in a ponytail, it needs to be a certain length to adequately achieve the desired look. Length matters in sports. Long jumpers are obviously aiming to jump the farthest length. The length of a runway matters to safely […]

Fracture Management

Most people might think that managing a fracture is a simple matter of putting the broken ends together. There is actually more to it than you might think. The things that your physician must and should consider before attempting to fix the fracture include: The extent of the swelling typically, surgical correction is delayed if […]

March Madness

It is that time of year, especially in the southern states, when the winter doldrums begin to lift as warmer days approach. It is also the biggest and most exciting time of the year for you college basketball enthusiasts. The NCAA Tournament with all its glory and hype is upon us. As you prepare to […]