If the San Francisco 49ers want to make another run at the NFC Championship game, they’ll have to put their best foot forward. That foot may be the fully healed left foot of quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Speaking openly for the first time about the injury, Kaepernick revealed that he suffered a chipped bone in his forefoot and […]
Ankle Replacement Can Get You Back On Your Feet
According to a report by ABC 30 in California, more than 50 million Americans are affected by some form of arthritis. Roughly 10 percent, or 5 million of those individuals suffer from arthritis of the ankle. Arthritis of the ankle can cause a variety of different symptoms, including: Pain, both while standing and in non-weightbearing […]
Foot Sensory Issues Could Be Precursor To Heart Attack
Research by medical students at St. George’s University in London found that the loss of sensation in the feet in diabetics could be a predictor of certain cardiovascular events like heart attack or strokes. As we’ve documented in past posts, diabetes affects how blood flows throughout the body. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, […]
Sports Drinks Have Few Health Benefits
A study by researchers at the University of Otago found that sugary sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade offer few health benefits while putting kids at risk for diabetes, tooth decay and childhood obesity. Staying hydrated is key to preforming your best during a game, but researchers feared that too many children are reaching for […]
The Misconceptions about Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Anyone who regularly reads this blog knows that I’m not a fan of cosmetic foot surgery. Every so often I have to explain to a patient why I will not preform the foot “facelift” operation they so desperately covet. My explanation is clear and concise. If you aren’t experiencing pain in your foot before the […]
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