The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) created a very informative Infographic on the costs of diabetes in our healthcare system. Some of the facts are summarized in the post.
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14 Things (Plus 1) To Do To Help Manage Plantar Fasciitis
Women's Running Magazine recently published an article covering 14 ways to help manage plantar fasciitis. I would like to add one more to the list.
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Setting Patient Expectations For Ugly, Unsightly Nails
It is said beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We think that is an apt statement for toenails.
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Tavaborole: One Year Later
Significant advertising, drug rep visits to doctor offices and discussion have taken place in the year since Tavaborole (Kerydin, Anacor Pharmaceuticals) became widely available. Brian McCurdy wrote a story in Podiatry Today in July 2015 about Tavaborole.
Treat Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome With A Laser
Writing on the Johns Hopkins website, Dr. Alan Belzberg describes Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome as, “One of the nerves in the tarsal tunnel is the tibial nerve, which provides sensation to the bottom of the foot.
Lasers Help Relieve Pain in the Foot and Ankle
Thousands of studies have shown the healing properties of lasers. Our high power, deep penetrating diode lasers work through biostimulation which causes increased blood flow, increased oxygenation of cells and the increased production of ATP.
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