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Many athletes know the feeling, the “snap” followed by pain in the back of your ankle…you have torn or ruptured your Achilles tendon. It happens under all sorts of circumstances…like when Kobe Bryant landed on a misplaced foot, Erik Karlsson came into contact with an errant skate blade or Ryan Howard sprinted to 1st base, … Continue reading Oh SNAP…..was that my Achilles?

What’s the one thing a woman cannot live without? Some would say make-up, clothing, but many others agree that high heel shoes are it!  So what’s the hype about high heel shoes? Some say wearing high heel shoes can make the appearance of women seem taller. Some may say that legs look longer and sleeker. Others … Continue reading Is beauty pain or bunions?

Spend some time in a podiatry clinic and you will see and hear it all. Recently, a diabetic patient being treated for an aliment of his right foot stated, “I think there is something in my left shoe.” I expected to find a fold in his sock, a pebble but no… he took off his … Continue reading Have you seen my comb?

How do I go from this to this? It is an all too common story, a patient comes to the office (usually female) concerned that spring and summer are fast approaching and they want to wear sandals…but their toenails won’t let them. The male patients sometimes present wearing socks with their sandals in order to … Continue reading Sandal season is coming…..are your toenails ready?

 They say that beauty is only skin-deep, but toxic chemicals in nail polish, go much further. The familiar chemical odor of standard nail polish comes from a group of ingredients that have come to be known as the “toxic trio” by health advocates, such as Alexandra Scranton, director of science and research for Women’s Voices … Continue reading Is Your Nail Polish Toxic?

It’s true, at least that is what the American Heart Association (AHA) has found. They say that “by starting a walking regimen, you will gain two hours of life expectancy for every hour of vigorous exercise”. I know what you are thinking but walking IS a serious form of exercise and depending on your pace … Continue reading Walk More……Live Longer!

Over the past few years a new fad has been spreading throughout the running and exercise world. Barefoot running or use of minimalist running shoes is said to be a “new better way to run”. The origin was among elite runners who wanted to add a training technique once or twice a week to strengthen … Continue reading Should you run with shoes… or without?

Shoe shopping for your child can be one that well, let’s face it, as a parent we dread. However, while this task is not usually the most fun thing you can do in a day, it certainly may be one of the most important. Children grow at a rapid rate so most kids are ready … Continue reading How do I choose the right athletic shoes for my child?

  It’s back to school for kids!  For some, it will also be new sporting seasons, like little league baseball or soccer but for others it will simply be spending more time running and playing outdoors. Regardless of the reason, some children will soon be complaining of…heel pain! When we are talking about heel pain … Continue reading Heel Pain in Children

“Flatfoot” is a condition that occurs in children and adults. However, when the deformity occurs in children, it is called “pediatric flatfoot.” Flatfoot can come in various forms, but the common characteristic is the partial or total collapse of the foot arch. An article by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons warns that … Continue reading Could My Child Have Flatfeet? What Should I Do?