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30th August 2009
There is a new tool on the market to help diabetics detect hot spots early, before a foot ulcer develops. This new gadget is an infrared thermometer that measures temperature at various points on your feet. If the thermometer detects an above-average te... Read >
Author: jane baron10th August 2009
An extract from Dr Mel Siff's landmark textbook - Supertraining as retreived from health.groups.yahoo.com/group/supertraining - the best of which can be found at drmelsiff.com
This well-known test may be applied in several different ways. Invariably
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Author: Mel Siff10th August 2009
An extract from Dr Mel Siff's landmark textbook - Supertraining as retreived from health.groups.yahoo.com/group/supertraining - the best of which can be found at drmelsiff.com
This well-known test may be applied in several different ways. Invariably
i... Read >
Author: Mel Siff04th August 2009
An orthotic can be a vital piece of equipment for those who wear them. They provide support and comfort when running and playing sports. They also help people get through their day outside of sports and exercise.
One of the biggest misconceptions is ... Read >
Author: Dr. Andrew Schneider27th June 2009
An extract from Dr Mel Siff's landmark textbook - Supertraining as retreived from http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/supertraining - the best of which can be found at www.drmelsiff.com
This well-known test may be applied in several different ways. In... Read >
Author: Mel Siff23rd June 2009
For basic foot problems that require the expertise of a doctor (infected ingrown toenails, fungal toenail infections, hammertoes and bunions, to name a few) it can be difficult to know whether you should stick with your general practitioner or see a podia... Read >
Author: kentsmith23rd June 2009
For basic foot problems that require the expertise of a doctor (infected ingrown toenails, fungal toenail infections, hammertoes and bunions, to name a few) it can be difficult to know whether you should stick with your general practitioner or see a podia... Read >
Author: kentsmith18th June 2009
A poll conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association revealed that a amazing 73 percent of those surveyed reported that they are suffering from painful feet. The question is: why has foot pain become one of the most common complaints in the exam... Read >
Author: Salomon18th June 2009
Let me begin with a disclaimer. I believe that everyone has a right to make their own personal decisions and choices about their health and the activities that they enjoy. For example, I personally compete in Ironman triathlons. There are people who bel... Read >
Author: Dr. Christopher Segler18th June 2009
Similar to the traditional wheelchairs a folding power wheelchair also known as electric wheelchair is powered by two standard U-1 batteries. Like the travel power wheelchairs, foldable chairs can be transported easily but when compared to travel power ch... Read >
Author: Chris I.15th June 2009
Over-Pronation, Sports, and Shin Splints
If you love running or participating in team sports, you’re at risk for shin splints, pain in the knees, Achilles tendonitis, and other lower extremity injuries. Medial tibial stress syndrome, as it is called ... Read >
Author: Salomon23rd May 2009
Pregnancy is no doubt one of the miracles of nature and is a cherished experienced for any mother-to-be! A woman�s body undergoes an amazing array of transformations to accommodate the new life developing within it! Pregnancy is a phase of life that eng... Read >
Author: Tatiana A. Wellens-Bruschayt, DPM, PhD18th May 2009
As our group come to an end of a scholastic outdoor track season, there were several competitive runners who developed tibial stress fractures. These runners usually participated in the hurdles or any event that required high impact on the lower extremity... Read >
Author: Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center, LLP18th May 2009
Sports injuries are extremely common from the student athlete, professional athlete and the weekend warriors, but injuries from video games? Not so much, right? Injuries from video games are now becoming something that we are seeing in the office more ... Read >
12th May 2009
A common question is what is Podiatry and what do Podiatrists actually do?
Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a field of healthcare devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and the knee, leg and hip (collectively known as the ... Read >
Author: Kelly W Parker05th May 2009
THE FOOLISH WEAR FLIP FLOPS(Top Ten Reasons To Avoid These Shoes)
The warm weather has arrived and flip flops are now the shoe of choice for many. This type of footwear can be the cause of lower extremity pain in many adults and children. The next paragr... Read >
Author: Todd A Zeno, DPM07th April 2009
Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition where the nerves lose their ability to conduct efficiently and ends up with either numbness in the lower extremity or persistent pain and burning. Too often, those suffering with peripheral neuropathy had been told th... Read >
Author: Dr. Andrew Schneider25th March 2009
November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death (fifth leading cause of death by disease) in America. According to the American Diabetes Association Diabetes affects over 20 million Americans, that's 7% of the... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith20th October 2008
Are you searching for a way to help support your knees while you are participating in sports?
With all the brace options available at stores, and other websites, you may be overwhelmed. After you read through this article completely, you will have a h... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com08th October 2008
Walking alone puts up to 1.5 times one's body weight on the foot. Running has been seen to put 3 times your body weight through every inch of your foot. The foot is a very complex structure which when functioning optimally supports and balances the weight... Read >
Author: Dr. Marybeth Crane25th August 2008
Backward walking, like forward walking, is an activity in which one always maintains contact with the ground unlike running, which has an airborne phase. Consequently, the force to the body at impact is minimal in walking compared to jogging or running. T... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S14th August 2008
Many people want to, but have never been given any specific instructions or guidelines to follow regarding what exercises to do after surgery. Some surgeons believe the surgery itself helps correct the problem. Most often than not, the problem was not a... Read >
Author: duvall17th June 2008
Sciatica is a condition in which pain shoots down an leg or arm as a result of a pinched nerve. Pain that runs along the course of the sciatic nerve is referred to by laypersons as sciatica. It especially appears in the back of the thigh also causing pain... Read >
Author: Sander Bel04th June 2008
Erdheim-Chester disease is an uncommon kind of non-Langerhans-cell histiocytosis. The disease involves an infiltration of lipid-laden macrophages, multinucleated large cells, an incendiary penetrate of lymphocytes and histiocytes in the ivory marrow, and ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Chondroblastomas are rare epiphyseal bone tumors. It is found in the epiphysis of long bones, usually of the lower extremity. The tumor has a preference for males over females and the mean age of presentation is approximately 20 years old. The tumor may h... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st February 2008
Sciatica is a condition in which pain shoots down an leg or arm as a result of a pinched nerve. Pain that runs along the course of the sciatic nerve is referred to by laypersons as sciatica. It especially appears in the back of the thigh also causing pain... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune11th February 2008
Back Pain
Back pain is extremely common - about eight in ten people in the UK are affected at some time in their lives. Each year, close to five million working days are lost due to back pain. Back pain is actually very common—about three in four adu... Read >
Author: Peter sams12th October 2007
Pain is the most common symptom from sciatica. Often only affecting one side of the lower body, Sciatica pain extends from the lower back, through the lower back of the thigh and down through the leg. This pain may also extend to the foot or toes depend... Read >
Author: Robert Langard09th October 2007
Before we look at a few exercises for sciatica it is important to understand what sciatica is. Often misused and not clearly defined, sciatica is not a diagnosis in itself but in actuality sciatica is a set of symptoms being caused by another medical iss... Read >
Author: Robert Langard01st April 2007
In the challenging sport of aerobics, injuries are common and often involve the foot, ankle and lower leg. The knee and back can also be involved. Medical professionals agree that most injuries occur from using improper footwear, inappropriate surfac... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st March 2007
Aerobics, especially high impact, is a tough form of exercise to the lower extremity. To avoid injuries to the feet, knees and hips you should be in shape enough to workout at a high level, use proper equipment, have a suitable floor surface and care... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st February 2007
What is Sciatica?
The longest nerve in your body, the sciatic nerve runs from your pelvis through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. It divides into the tibial and peroneal nerves at the level of your knees. The sciatic nerve controls many o... Read >
Author: debbie shimadry26th November 2006
Soccer is enjoyed both competitively and recreationally by all ages. Participation in any sport however can potentially lead to injury. Injury to the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a common injury to those participating in soccer. Rehabilitatio... Read >
Author: Beth Bartels06th August 2006
The following articles report on research completed, in whole or in part, under a grant from ACFAOM. Thanks to all those whose voluntary contributions to ACFAOM's Research Fund make such grants possible. Comparing Negative Casting Techniques: Foam versus ... Read >
Author: Chris Maylor25th July 2006
The following articles report on research completed, in whole or in part, under a grant from ACFAOM. Thanks to all those whose voluntary contributions to ACFAOM's Research Fund make such grants possible. Comparing Negative Casting Techniques: Foam versus ... Read >
Author: Chris Maylor16th May 2006
What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer?
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that most commonly occurs on the bottom of the foot in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, six percent will be hospitaliz... Read >
Author: Dr. Jeffrey Hurless
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