Gout is an inflammatory condition that can affect joints throughout the body, but the most common area for it to rear its ugly head is in your feet. The condition develops when uric acid, which is typically produced and excreted by your body as waste, ends up staying in your bloodstream and eventually crystallizing in […]
Five Ways To Treat Weight-Related Foot Issues
Being overweight or obese is a risk factor or associated with the onset of a number of different foot and ankle conditions. While your weight may not be the direct reason that a condition like plantar fasciitis, heel pain or tendonitis develops, it certainly can make it more challenging to effectively treat and overcome the […]
Preventing Foot And Ankle Injuries, Before, During And After Athletics
Athletics involve quick, strong and stressful movements, so no matter what we do, we’ll never be able to completely remove the risk of injury from sport. With that said, if you are smart in your preparation, your recovery and while you’re playing the game, you can significantly reduce your risk of a debilitating foot or […]
Five Times It Pays To Visit An Orthopaedic Specialist
It’s going to cost time and money to connect with an orthopaedic foot specialist, so many people will try to avoid heading in for care if at all possible. For many mild injuries, you can certainly work to address the issue with a home-based conservative care plan, but there are plenty of times when the […]
How Likely Is It That You’ll Develop Ankle Instability After A Sprain?
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is an unfortunate reality for many individuals who end up damaging their supportive ankle ligaments following a sprain. CAI is one of the most common conditions Dr. Silverman worked to address during his time running his private practice in Minnesota, and he’s noticed it’s also a common issue down here in […]
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