Have you ever wondered why childrens feet are so floppy and malleable? Children and their flexible feet could be an act with Cirque du Soleil. It is almost as if they are made of the same material as Stretch Armstrong. The truth behind their amazing feats of flexibility lies within the anatomic aging sequence of […]
You have noticed a soft mass growing on the top of one of your little toes. It hasnt become painful, but it has increased in size over the past months. Out of concern you visit your local Podiatrist who tells you that you have a Ganglionic cyst. Without knowing it, your eyes widen and you […]
There are so many references and puns I could make, but none of them seem to be appropriate for the pain that these little guys can cause. Having said that, please know that Children of the Corn was a horrible R-Rated horror movie and you should by no means be afraid of corn fields, unless […]
If you know someone who has been hobbling around on one foot due to an injury or surgery, you might want to get them extra special for Christmas this year. Sure, you could get one of the normal items, or you could put a little extra thought into what their life is right now and […]
Im dreaming of a white Christmas and ski slopes. The winter season is upon us and the slopes of various skiing venues are white with snow. Plans are being made for annual ski trips and the winter gear is being pulled from the attic. You should also spend some time researching the various types of […]
Its that time of year when the camouflage gear is removed from the back of the closet, the guns are sighted in and cleaned, the knives are sharpened, and the hunt begins. Whether its duck, rabbit, or deer, there are concerns one must keep in mind while in pursuit. Hunting Checklist and Concerns: Shoe Gear: […]
Squeaky, squeaky. The sound you dont mind from your dogs chew toy, but not from your surgically implanted hardware. Thankfully, that sound is not what you will hear because you actually wont hear anything, not even the airport metal detectors. There are several types of surgically implanted hardware that you might expect a Podiatrist to […]
You want to get back in shape? You want to start an exercise program? There are some things you need to know before you do. Besides clearance from your family practitioner, the most important thing you need to worry about is a stress fracture. What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a structural […]
What is it? It is an alternative form of medicine that relies on the simple act of applying pressure to various points on the feet, hands, or ears. How does it work? It is based on the idea that these areas are separate zones that display a specific image/part of the body and that by […]
Everyone has their toys. When you were a child it was GI-Joe, Barbie, or Tonka. The older you became, the more expensive your toys became. Professionals have toys. Your construction worker, engineer, teacher, and physician all have toys that assist them in their work. Your Podiatrist, believe it or not, has toys as well. For […]