Tag: Foot
Plantar fasciitis is very common problem. As Podiatrists it is one of the most common problems we treat on a daily basis. The majority of conditions are successfully treated conservatively. Very few cases require surgical intervention. The standard conservative methods for treating plantar fasciitis are: Stretching Icing Supportive shoes Orthotics NSAIDs However, there are other […]
Arthritis is an extremely common pathological condition. Im sure you know many family members and friends with a diagnosis of some type of arthritis; young and old. Most of the time the arthritis involves the knees, hips, back, and shoulders. Is it possible to have arthritis in other joints? The answer is YES. Arthritis can […]
The Bands on the Sand at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX has their last outdoor concert series August 8-9, 2014. Enjoy great music on Palm Beach and a firework display over Offats Bayou at the end of the night–a great way to spend a summer evening. Be careful, though. Whether at an evening concert or […]
The most exciting Jazz artists from around the world are about to converge in Houston, TX for the 24th Houston International Jazz Festival. Happening August 1-3, 2014, this is a summer highlight not to be missed. If you live a distance away and will be road-tripping your way there, youll probably make a list of […]
Grafting is not uncommon terminology. It is used in horticulture where you take a cutting of one plant and either insert it into a portion of the same plant OR of another type of plant. Grafting is also used in the medical field. We have all heard of skin grafting which can be from taken […]
Arthritis is that diagnosis that no one wants to hear from their physician. Its like going to Chick-Fil-A and finding out they have no more chicken sandwiches. I think its because there is no true cure except to replace or fuse the joint that is affected, which obviously require surgery. There are many types of […]
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 […]