Some people like a daily routine. Others find a regular routine to be a bit mundane. However, new research says that regular daily habits can have benefits for our health. Researchers say a regular routine may be able to reduce physical pain and ease symptoms of depression. We explore the connection in today’s blog. Daily […]
Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Puts Patients And Solo Practitioners At Risk
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently issued a scathing rebuttal to the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) put forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The AAOS believes the proposed rule changes and fee adjustments would threaten patient access to quality care and make it even harder for solo […]
Why Plantar Fasciitis Cases Peak In The Summer
Are you dealing with new or worsening heel pain? Does your discomfort seem to peak in the morning and then fade a bit as your day goes on? If so, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with the early stages of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition we’ve covered at length on this blog, […]
Will PEACE and LOVE Replace RICE For Injury Care?
Peace and love were all the rage int the 1960s and 1970s, but is a resurgence on the way? Many foot specialists feel like PEACE and LOVE should replace RICE when it comes to managing ankle sprains and other mild to moderate foot injuries. Below, we take a closer look at all these acronyms and […]
Can Walking Cure Depression?
Exercise can be beneficial in countless ways. It helps you maintain an ideal weight, improves heart health and can give your mental health a boost, but what can it do for depressed individuals? Is curing your depression as simple as getting up and putting one foot in front of the other thousands of time each […]