A cautionary tale for diabetics and the care of their feet. It was typical Monday in the practice and I was seeing patients consistently and moving from room to room. It was when my medical assistant comes in and states, “Doc. Your next patient is ready” that things became interesting. She continues to give me…

Is the best way to treat a ganglion cyst (also know as a bible cyst) to just smash it? Well, no… Recently I had a patient come into my office complaining of a painful mass on his right foot.  After further work-up it was discovered to be a ganglion cyst.  The patient asked me can…

How often should you wear your orthotics to get their full benefit? Certified Pedorthist Demon Thompson tackles the subject (with football analogies to boot!). Orthotics are like eyeglasses, eyeglasses are used to support the weaken structures of your eyes and orthotics are used to support the weaken structures of your feet. As with your eyeglasses…

Certified Pedorthist Demon Thompson explains the importance of custom orthotics and their benefits. This question has been asked over and over by patients. Today I’m going to give you the answer to this age old question. Before I get into why orthotics should be worn, let me first start by giving you a brief explanation…

Dr. Kristian Jeffress is one crafty lady. Even the most tenacious shoe won’t slow her down. Our diminutive foot doc. As an adult with smaller feet I tend to buy shoes that are for kids. For example, I recently bought a pair of pink and black Nike’s from a local shoe store. As I wore…

It can take time and patience to gain the trust of a patient. It’s important to remember that you may not know what a patient is going through in their personal life. Dr. Bruce McClendon I first encountered a patient about 1-2 months ago that was very upset. The main reason for his disgust was…

Easy Tips to pick the most supportive shoe. Simple instructions and pictures help you pick out the most support footwear. The right shoes are the most important equipment you can have to maintain healthy feet. They will protect your feet from injury, cushion your body, and provide stability. Typically, your shoes should be flexible and…

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Here are a few tips to keep your feet in tip top shape this holiday season, while looking good as well. It’s December and this is a noted time for friends and family. Most of us are busy moving about with hustle and bustle of everyday life as well as trying to squeeze in time…

This series will explore the most common running injuries, their treatment, and prevention. In this entry, Hallux Limitus. What is Hallux Limitus? The 3rd most common running injury is called Hallux Limitus. The term hallux limitus is Latin with Hallux referring to the big toe and Limitus meaning decreased or limited motion of the joint….