As graduation season comes to a close, many people are getting ready for their summer getaways and adventures! People tend to pay more attention to their feet during the colder winter months when the skin gets dry and rough, but the summer time also requires foot care, especially to protect them from injuries and the […]
Archives
Preventing Running Injuries
With spring officially here in the Philadelphia area, many people are taking the opportunity to take their exercise outside. Running is a popular form of exercise because it just requires some will power, a good pair of athletic shoes, and a positive attitude. However, due to the inherent repetitive movements involved in running, injuries can […]
Innovative Treatment Can Heal Chronic Achilles Tendonitis
You have an ache above your heel or at the back of the leg after running or other exercise. It hurts more after a more intense workout like stair climbing or sprinting. The area is stiff and tender in the morning but gradually gets better with easy, moderate activity. Do these symptoms fit you? If […]
High Arches Can Cause Foot Pain
High arches is an uncommon foot abnormality where the arch of the foot is unusually high. Viewed from the inside of the foot, the foot looks hollow even when full weight is placed upon it. This foot deformity is also called pes cavus. It’s really the opposite of flat feet, where the foot’s arch is […]
Moore Balance Brace Can Help Prevent Falls
Did you know that more than 2.5 million senior citizens are treated in emergency rooms for fall injuries each year, and that over 700,000 are hospitalized because of a hip fracture or head injury from a fall? These are grim statistics but it’s true that we are more prone to falling as we age. There […]
Do You See an In-toeing or Out-toeing Tendency in Your Child?
When you watch your child walk, does it seem that the toes point inward? This used to be called being “pigeon-toed.” Or – the opposite – does the foot seem to turn to the outside? Many children have what we call “in-toeing” or “out-toeing.” The good news is that most children outgrow these abnormalities, often […]
Jump for Joy – It’s Sandal Time!
After a mild winter – but a cold, rainy March – spring has finally come to the greater Philadelphia area. Whether you are getting ready to window shop, stroll along park paths or dine al fresco, it’s time to break out the sandals. A winter spent wearing heavy boots, shoes and socks in super-dry conditions […]
Foot Ulcers: A Serious Complication for Patients with Diabetes
Individuals with diabetes usually have two strikes against them when it comes to foot health: neuropathy and peripheral artery disease, or poor circulation. In combination, these two conditions mean that any small injury to the foot won’t heal properly and can quickly worsen into a serious problem. Neuropathy is nerve damage and is often a […]
Severe Toe Pain and Stiffness Can Be Hallux Rigidus
Wear and tear – or overuse – of the big toe joint can cause degenerative arthritis. This condition, called hallux rigidus (meaning rigid or stiff big toe) causes the toe to be painful and difficult to bend. Whether you realize it or not, you use your big toes all day long for the simple tasks […]
Sudden, Intense Toe Pain May Be a Gout Attack
In the past, gout has been called a “rich man’s disease” because a diet heavy in meat, seafood and alcoholic beverages can trigger a gout attack. However, no matter who gets hit with gout, they’re going to experience sudden and intense pain. If your blood has an unusually high level of uric acid, either because […]