August 8, 2008
Wearing a walking cast can cause back pain. Try to wear a shoe of equal height on your opposite leg or an "even up device" on the opposite side. Visit www.evenupcorp.com for more information.
April 7, 2008
Did you know that athletes foot can lead to severe thickening of toenails? Seek treatment before it spreads.
February 4, 2008
Refer a patient for orthotics and receive $50.00 back on your out-of-pocket orthotic cost.
November 27, 2007
Learn about our new treatment for heel pain at www.topazinfo.com.
November 5, 2007
New techniques are available to treat arthritis of the big-toe joint. For more information see www.arthrosurface.com.
October 8, 2007
We fit "hard to fit" feet with our prescription shoe program. Check out our catalog.
October 1, 2007
We carry high quality generic INSOLES (like the EXPENSIVE store bought kind) for a fraction of the cost.
September 18, 2007
We provide our patients discounts for local shoe retailers.
August 14, 2007
For spanish speaking patients please see "informacion en espanol" at www.apma.org.
July 23, 2007
As we age, our foot generally flattens and spreads out. In effect, "it grows" to a larger size. Make sure to have your feet measured every couple of years. Especially in the diabetic and geriatric populations, ill-fitting shoes can cause serious problems.
July 9, 2007
Encourage athletes to take at least 1 to 2 days off per week from competitive athletics, sport-specific training, and competitive practice (scrimmage) to allow physical and psychologic recovery.
July 3, 2007
Use sunblock on your feet. Malignant melanoma of the foot can be caused by sun exposure. It is usually more serious if it develops on your foot because it isn't usually noticed for a longer period of time, and can spread to other parts of your body.
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