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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
No one knows what precisely causes plantar fasciitis, although many risk factors have been identified. Tight calf muscles, high arches, obesity, and repetitive impact can all contribute to severe heel pain. Conventional therapy includes rest, ice, compression, elevation, stretching, and sometimes even physical therapy. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) says "footwear analysis is critical" for the treatment of ...
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
About one-third of all doctor's visits for muscle and bone pain pertain to the knee. Over half of all athletes suffer from knee pain -- to some degree -- each year. The knee is a complex joint and there are many different parts that can fail. Sometimes it's minor irritation from overuse that will mend itself with rest and ice. ...
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Monday, May 6th, 2013
It can be unnerving the first time you come into contact with the fungus that causes a Plantar wart. They're not only icky, but embarrassing too. "How could this happen to me?" you might wonder. "I thought only 'dirty people', frog handlers, and witches got warts!" Yet, according to the Boston Globe, warts are extremely common. In fact, a third ...
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Friday, May 3rd, 2013
We've all heard the saying, "No pain, no gain." While mild pain can be a sign that we're pushing our bodies to the limit -- building muscle and increasing stamina -- it can also be a sign of a serious injury. The normal type of aches and pains of sports generally peak within 48 hours and then subside on their ...
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
Foot surgery recovery is no walk in the park. Sixty-five-year-old Manhattan resident Annie Brumbaugh had two serious foot surgeries and a bone graft done on her foot. "This is not easy," she told the New York Times. "Most people have no idea what they are in for," she added. Preparing for post-operative recovery took a lot more than stocking up on ...
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
There is good news for plantar fasciitis sufferers. Despite excruciating pain, only five out of 100 patients require surgery. Most people recover completely within a year using nonsurgical treatments, says WebMD. Tearing and inflammation of the plantar fascia tissue, which connects the heel to the toes, is the most common cause of heel pain. It is estimated that 10% of ...
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Knee replacement surgeries are up 162 percent in the past two decades. Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when the cartilage and underlying bone within a joint breaks down, leading to pain and stiffness. Surgery can help prevent disability, but there is no true "cure." If you are a female over 40, then you are in the risk pool for this ...
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Jenn F. on
Monday, April 29th, 2013
This past November, manufacturers of the PinPointe FootLaser celebrated a big milestone as the 100,000th procedure was performed. While there are several competitors on the market now, PinPointe was the very first light-based device given FDA clearance to treat the appearance of onychomycosis nail fungus. This nail fungus solution was presented as a safer, more effective alternative to oral medications.
The ...
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Friday, April 26th, 2013
Our ability to run seems as natural as our ability to walk. We simply put one foot before the other and speed it up a little. Yet some medical professionals say the thoughtlessness of running could yield big problems down the line.
"So many runners just run. So many people look at a (fitness) magazine and say ‘I can do that.' ...
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Thursday, April 25th, 2013
In the medical world, foot surgery is viewed as a "last resort" treatment because invasive intervention is riskier by nature -- not to mention, more expensive than conventional treatments. Yet, there are plenty of cases where surgery is the most sensible choice. In this article, we'll talk about some of the procedures we do, possible benefits of foot surgery, and ...
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