Thanksgiving has come and gone, but many people still celebrate with family and friends through the holiday weekend. We want to get you through the holiday uninjured, so we thought we’d throw together a list of the top five Thanksgiving injuries along with tips to prevent them. Enjoy! 1. Burns – Cooking a turkey to […]
Our Hearts To Your Soles 2014 is Tonight!
Our Hearts To Your Soles 2014 is tonight! The plans have been made, the donations have been delivered and volunteers and attendees will soon be heading over to the Christian Charities Dorothy Day Center for a night of fun and compassion! For those of you who forgot, Our Hearts To Your Soles takes place tonight, […]
Extra-Depth Shoes Can Alleviate Pain In Seniors
A new study suggests that elderly patients who suffer from disabling foot pain should opt for shoes with a little extra depth. A study conducted by researchers at the Lower Extremity and Gait Studies Program at the School of Allied Health at La Trobe University found that seniors with foot pain saw significant improvement after […]
Calcaneus Fractures: The Problem With Avoiding Surgery
A reader recently sent me the following question when discussing calcaneus fractures and treatment. “Dr. Silverman, I had calcaneus fracture 5 months ago and my heel is somewhat deformed. In your opinion, how long should I wait to do the reconstruction operation or arthrodesis?” With so much pressure exerted on our heels on a daily basis, […]
Preventing Blisters While Running: Does Taping Work?
Runners and marathoners are always looking for ways to keep their feet in pristine shape, and blisters are often one of the more common issues that develop in regular runners. Some try to mitigate their risk of blisters by taping certain areas of their foot, but is that technique effective? According to an interesting study […]
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