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Dr. Jennifer Zienkowski: December 2011
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Are you Prepared for Winter Sports? For many athletes and weekend exercise warriors, winter is a time to enhance their cardiovascular health. Many partake in winter sports such as sledding, skiing, snowboarding, rough-and-tumble ice hockey or casual ice skating. Winter sports offer a fast track for fun, but expose the body to injuries, especially foot and ankle injuries. Some common winter and snow sports injuries related to the foot and ankle include:. 8226; Maintain an ade...
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Ask The Foot Doctor: Think You Need Custom Orthotics?
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Think You Need Custom Orthotics? I think I may need orthotics, but I'm not sure what they are or what they do? Also what can cause someone to need orthotics? The common signs and symptoms that may indicate misalignment of the feet that may indicate the use of orthotics are as follows:. Abnormal shoe wear (one side of the shoe wears out faster than the other). After the orthotic is created we then place it in the pati...
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Ask The Foot Doctor: November 2010
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Remember when physicians made house calls? Well the good ole days are back again! House calls, once popular in the 1930s, began to drop off as medical technology improved. By 1980, home visits represented less than 1 percent of physician encounters. But that has begun to change. Meet our Physicians who can currently visit your residency, assisted living facility, or nursing home. Affiliated Podiatrists, Inc. Hallux r...
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Ask The Foot Doctor: September 2010
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Thursday, September 30, 2010. Toe Nail Fungus and Discoloration. I am embarrassed about my feet, particularly my nails. I don't even want to see a doctor about them, but I think I may have some type of fungus. Is there something I can buy at the drugstore? Daily washing of the feet and drying between the toes can help to prevent nail fungus. Lines and Ridges- These are common and may be considered normal. Whitish or Yellowish Nails- Due to onyc...
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Ask The Foot Doctor: Common Running Injuries
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Running is a great way to both get healthy and stay healthy. However, without proper precautions, foot and ankle injuries can occur. Below are some common foot and ankle-related running injuries that you must be aware of so you don't get stopped in your tracks. Is often described by runners as a burning, stinging pain in the forefoot. Other symptoms include pain in the ball of the foot and a feeling of "pins and n...
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Ask The Foot Doctor: Getting Ready to Trade those Uggs in for Sandals?
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Getting Ready to Trade those Uggs in for Sandals? Getting ready for that warmer weather to come? Getting tired of having your feet feeling toasty and sweaty in those terrrible Uggs? I think we are all ready to stick our toes in the sand! But before you have your Beach Boys Bash you might want to consider what a tropical vacation can do to your feet. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Th...
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Ask The Foot Doctor: Loss of protective sensation
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Thursday, February 17, 2011. Loss of protective sensation. Diabetic foot ulcers are sores on the feet that occur in 15% of diabetic patients some time during their lifetime. The causes of diabetic foot ulcers are neuropathic and vascular complications of the disease. In most cases patients who have ulcers may take their time before presenting it to a doctor because they are frequently painless. 0- at risk foot with no ulceration. The tissue aro...
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Ask The Foot Doctor: What is a Pedicure and Why should I get One?
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Tuesday, March 1, 2011. What is a Pedicure and Why should I get One? What is a pedicure you ask? A pedicure is a set of procedures that are performed on the feet to treat or prevent negative health conditions and to enhance their overall appearance. With these loose guidelines, this definition of what is a pedicure can possibly include any corrective, maintenance or beautification procedure done to the feet with the exception of foot surgery or...
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Ask The Foot Doctor: October 2010
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Thursday, October 28, 2010. How can I get rid of calluses and prevent them from coming back? Calluses, those hardened patches of dead skin cells formed from keratin that generally develop on the ball or heel of the foot, can actually protect the feet and often do not need to be treated. Creams and special ointments can be used to effectively prevent and remove calluses. When your feet hurt, you hurt all over! 440-946-5858 or visit our website.
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Ask The Foot Doctor: February 2011
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Ask The Foot Doctor. WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER! Thursday, February 24, 2011. Walk your way to a longer life! In addition to the long-term benefit of prolonging life, seniors can experience many short-term benefits from walking. Walking:. Controls weight, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per mile or 300 calories per hour. Walking is the perfect complement to a sensible diet to lose weight and keep it off. Walking Tips for Seniors. Choose proper foot...
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