We live where fire ants live, or what Kenny Loggins would refer to as the “Danger Zone”. Fire Ant Frustrations We live in the South, so it’s happened to us all. We are out at a barbeque, picnic, gardening, etc. and all of a sudden, ouch! Fire ants! You didn’t even notice you’ve been standing…

 I like to ask my diabetic patients an open-ended question when I see them for check-ups or nail care visits: “As a diabetic, what do you do to care for your feet?” One of the answers I get most often is, “I soak them.”  Unfortunately, this is the wrong answer! It’s a common misconception, and…

           When a patient elects to surgically correct a bunion deformity, both the physician and the patient invest so much time and energy. In addition to performing the bunion correction, the physician analyzes angular deformity and chooses from multiple different surgical procedure options to fit the patient and the patient’s expectations. Moreover, the patient makes…

Injury prevention is one of the most important things to focus on during training. You will need good shoes, good running form, good stretching, and adequate recovery after workouts to minimize the risks of injuring yourself while running. Below we have listed some of the common injuries that runners experience. Should you experience any of…

Bunion myths. There are a boat load of them out there, and today I’d like to dispel one in particular. The Myth: Bunions are caused by wearing pointy shoes. The Truth: as one of my mentors used to say, all you did was select the wrong Mom and Dad. This is a cute way of…

 How much time do I need to train for a marathon? Everybody’s body is different so there is no exact answer to this question. You should be able to run for at least 30 minutes without stopping. You also should be running on an average or 12-15 miles per week for a few weeks before…

 What are orthotics? -Orthotics are a device that slip into your shoes that fix underlying misalignment issues that your feet are facing. Orthotics re-align your feet so that they are in proper alignment.   Will orthotics help with pain in the ankles, knees, hips, and or lower back? -Yes, most likely, this misalignment causes undue…

Are you experiencing heel pain and keep hearing your podiatrist tell you about ESWT Treatment? So what is ESWT Treatment? Extracorporeal mean outside the body and this is exactly where the therapy is applied. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses sound waves to increase blood flow and metabolic activity, accelerating the…

Cross training is an awesome way to stay in shape if you need a break from running. Sometimes you need a break due to injury, soreness, or even if the weather doesn’t allow you to run. If the weather that is holding you back, you should resort to using a treadmill. Keep in mind that…

Many students are looking for careers in healthcare, but aren’t sure what kind of medicine they want to practice. When I talk to most students they don’t even know what a podiatrist is. Podiatry school is a great professional career choice to consider. Most students looking for healthcare careers only think about allopathic or osteopathic…