Having a child that suffers from clubfoot is not easy. Finding information to learn about the condition and treatments available can be difficult. Some of the materials on clubfoot treatments can be difficult to understand. So below I have attempted to list what I think the Four Best Books for dealing with a child who …
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Achilles Tendonitis is a common condition that effects many people and patients everywhere. Sometimes we have chronic cases of Achilles Tendonitis that do not respond to conservative and traditional treatments, and in those cases non traditional treatments have to be tried. Achilles Tendonitis is essentially a soft tissue injury that is caused by inflammation in …
So with World War 3 on the horizon a lot of people have been asking about how they can be like president Donald Trump and avoid the draft via a good condition. As the story goes Trump avoided going to Vietnam because of Plantar Fasciitis. He found a Podiatrist to write him a note and …
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Listen, going to the doctor is very expensive in today’s day and age. Seeing a doctor and laying down a $50 co-pay is just not in everyone’s budget. And having Achilles Tendonitis is a very painful experience. Fortunately there are some easy tricks in how to treat it and most of the time it can …
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You are someone that is suffering from chronic Achilles Tendonitis. A common treatment for Achilles Tendonitis that has great success is ultrasound application to the area. This is utilized in many physical therapy clinics. Unfortunately most insurance companies cap the amount of trips a person can take to a physical therapist. Many people have probably thought if only I could …
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One of the key treatments for Achilles Tendonitis is to stretch regularly. One of the issues with the Achilles Tendon that causes Achilles Tendonitis is the tightness. The more you stretch the Achilles it will reduce the stress on the Achilles.
The fear of going to a doctor often makes us struggle with the pain even knowing its severe circumstances. We may try self-medication or home recipes, which may not be as effective as seeking professional assistance. For problems related to feet, we do the same. There are various herbal treatment options such as doing a …
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Listen, it happens. Playing golf can cause blisters. The torque from the swing can cause friction between the foot and the shoe. The friction then causes blisters. The blisters can be debilitating for the golfer making it hard to just walk the course. The first thing to check for if you are having blisters as …
Do you have a retrocalcaneal bursitis or Haglund’s deformity? You may have also heard it referred to as a “Pump Bump“. These generally attack women in high heels but can also strike men as well. Especially men who have a rear foot varus foot type. How do you know if you have a retrocalcaneal bursitis? …
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Debriding corns and calluses in Diabetics is very high risk. The worst nick can lead to massive issues down the road. Diabetics with thick calluses should only be debrided by well trained professionals such as Podiatrists or footsore nurses. The most important way to debride them is with the proper technique. The video below provides …
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Ankle Fusion is an end stage operation for patients who are suffering from severe ankle arthritis or have a severe ankle deformity. Ankle fusion is a serious operation taking as long as three to five hours. A patient must be aware of and have all their questions answered before undergoing an ankle fusion. I have …
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You have ankle arthritis and it is bad. You have had arthroscopes, and cleaning out operations and physical therapy and you have exhausted all of it. Now you need to have surgery, and the question is should I get an ankle replacement or an ankle fusion. You hear horror and success stories about both. Do not …
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The Brodstrom procedure is an ankle stabilization procedure that is generally performed on the ankle after repeated ankle sprains which causes damage and lateral ankle instability. This instability and ankle ligament damage can end in pain and simply loose ankles. Generally speaking a Brodstrom procedure is a repair of the ligaments which may or …
You were dancing or slipped or stepped down wrong and now the doctor tells you that snap you heard was your fifth Metatarsal fracture. Your first question is, what caused it? There are two primary causes, one is that it is at its heart a stress fracture, that so much weight an activity take place …
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So your friend/podiatrist/random guy on the street told you the secret to caring for your callouses is to rub a pumice stone on them. Does it work? Yes, but you want to use the pumice stone after you shower or bathe. But what are the best pumice stones for callouses? There are many different pumice …
Below are what in my opinion are the five best treatments for Corns and Callouses. The ideal treatment would be to combine as many of these treatments as possible in order to treat a corn or callous effectively. First a warning. Not found on this list will be acids, as they are unnecessary and an …
You have the corn on your 5th toe since you do not know when. You know it is annoying it is right on the knuckle or close to it. Every Time you do something to treat the corn it comes back. Sometimes, the corn on your fifth toe is so painful, you cannot wear some …
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Warts suck and they are annoying, not to mention a pain to get to go away. Some warts stay for years and withstand many treatments but others disapear in a week after one treatment, there is no rhyme or reason for how warts are cured. Now warts are a virus and in order to get …
Warts can be a painful and annoying condition of the foot causing discomfort and pain. Warts can also be very difficult to get rid of, often requiring multiple different treatments. Below I have aggregated on the internet from multiple sites patient reviews of individual wart products. I have determined the five best wart removal products …
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Can Vitamins help warts? It’s a common question, and the answer is yes. How can they help? By boosting your immune system. Since the wart is a virus, anything that can help the immune system can help your body fight the infection and eliminate the wart. Below I have listed what believe are the best …
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Warts on children are a difficult cure. They are stubborn and they constantly reoccur. There are many treatments and everybody’s grandma has the answer via a home remedy. First off, relax. All warts are different and can be very difficult to get rid of. Warts are painful and are caused by a virus. The goal …
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Every once in a while a person will suggest getting a cortisone shot for Achilles Tendonitis. This is a horrible idea. Cortisone shots anywhere near the Achilles Tendon place you at high risk for a rupture. Any doctor that gives steroid shots near the Achilles Tendon is guilty of malpractice. NEVER, EVER have a cortisone …
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Will Vitamins cure Achilles Tendonitis? The answer is no. Can they help when used in conjuction with other treatments? Of course. Ideally if you have a persistant case you should see a Podiatrist. Below I have written about what might be the best vitamins for Achilles Tendonitis. What you want in Achilles Tendonitis vitamins is …
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Custom Orthotics are a common treatment for Achilles Tendonitis. The theory behind custom orthotics in the use of Achilles Tendonitis is that there are biomechanical issues that lead to development of the Achilles Tendonitis. Recently, there was a randomized controlled study of the use of Custom orthotics in the treatment of Achilles Tendonitis. The study …
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