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36 million Americans over 65 fall each year, resulting in 32,000 deaths, reports the CDC. That makes falls the leading cause of injury and injury-related death among that age group. But most falls are preventable! If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you learned about our “Safe Balance Program,” which assesses your major fall … Continue reading What You Can Do to Prevent Falling If You’re 65+

Losing weight is one of the biggest New Year’s resolutions. You see lots of people at the gym. Sales of health and fitness gear and equipment go through the roof. But by the end of January or so, many and maybe even most, of those committed to losing weight have fallen back into their old … Continue reading How to Lose Weight in 2021 (And Have Fun Doing It)

We are excited to now carry Siren Socks for our at risk diabetic patients. Siren socks are a new innovation that can assist in Diabetic wound prevention. They work by monitoring the temperature of your feet, which allows our physicians to remotely monitor for ‘hot spots’ before they become a bigger problem. These socks, worn … Continue reading Siren Socks: The New System for Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Is a black toenail something I should be concerned about? I heard it could be melanoma. I think my grandmother may have had it but I can’t remember? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that accounts for approximately1% of skin cancers. It affects the cells (melanocytes) that give our skin its color. It’s the … Continue reading Should You Be Worried About a Black Toenail?

Falling is one of the last things you want to happen when you get older. If you fall, you can experience a serious injury such as a broken wrist, arm, or ankle. You might suffer a hip fracture. You could even end up with a brain injury, leading to permanent and irreparable damage. And, you … Continue reading How Our Safe Balance Program Prevents Serious Injuries Caused by Falling

What? Coronavirus causes foot, ankle, and lower leg injuries too? It does. But it’s not a direct result of the virus itself. Rather, people feel trapped at home and need some way to get back to their active lifestyles. Others just can’t stand being at home all the time and simply need some relief, and … Continue reading Coronavirus Is Causing a Pandemic of Foot And Ankle Injuries

The CDC estimates 54.4 million US adults have been told by a doctor they have at least some form of arthritis. More than 100 kinds of arthritis exist. And osteoarthritis is the most common. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions your joints degrades, leaving bone to rub on bone. And that causes the pain, … Continue reading A Quick Guide to Managing Osteoarthritis

Ahh, aging. It has its pluses and minuses. On the plus side, you get to retire and relax. On the minus side, you have to watch your physical health a little closer. But if you monitor it and make your health a priority, you can avoid many problems others have to deal with. Here’s three … Continue reading 3 Common Foot And Ankle Problems to Watch for As You Age

It’s 2:30 AM and you don’t even know it because you’re sleeping so soundly. But then, you wake up and feel pain and spasming in your foot. You angrily get up and walk around, annoying everyone else in the family because they know you’re up at an ungodly hour once again. Foot cramps have struck! … Continue reading What to do About Night Foot Cramps

Do you clean your athletic shoes? Regular cleaning keeps them smelling fresh and prolongs their life. That can put a little more cash in your wallet too. Even better, cleaning doesn’t take long. Generally, you only need to clean your athletic shoes every six months. If you run daily or are frequently active, you might … Continue reading How to Clean Your Athletic Shoes Correctly in Almost No Time