Freshman college football players experienced a significant spike in blood pressure as their first season progressed, according to research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers found that by the end of the season, more than half of the players had developed either pre-hypertension or stage 1 hypertension, which is especially concerning […]
Remote Evaluations Available for Far-Away Patients
Do you want to have your foot examined by Dr. Silverman, but you aren’t sure if taking a long drive to the clinic is worth your time? Have no fear! At Silverman Ankle & Foot, we make it easy for you to get a remote evaluation so you don’t need to leave the comfort of […]
Patients React to Their Visit with Dr. Silverman
In order to ensure that we are doing everything in our power to satisfy our patients every time they walk/limp/hobble through the door, we ask them to rate many aspects of their visit in a patient exit-survey. The exit-survey is mailed out by our parent healthcare network, Fairview Health Services, and it touches on a […]
Balancing the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Juggling a variety of prescription doses, patient allergies, and surgical techniques can be tough for any doctor to handle, but one aspect of the job that has no clear-cut answer is the delicate balance he or she must toe between treating the patient as a patient, or as a friend. If you asked 10 patients […]
Achilles Tendon Tears: Treatment and Recovery
Earlier this month, we explored the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for Achilles tendon tears, and we’ll look at the rehabilitation process. Non-surgical treatment For many Achilles tendon tears, patients can opt for either a surgical or non-invasive procedure. Both methods have been proven successful, although most […]
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