What is Laser Therapy?
What if we told you there was a treatment that could target and eliminate the root cause of your foot pain? No more relying on painkillers or ice packs! This magical treatment is called laser therapy, and it may be just what you need to get back to your active lifestyle. Keep reading for more information about laser therapy and how it can help you.
How To Treat Arthritis
Is it fall yet? It sure feels like it in my house. Every morning I wake up stiff and achy, and the pain only seems to get worse as the days get shorter. Yep, it must be arthritis season again! As the cooler months approach, many of us are looking forward to cozy fires, hot drinks, and time spent indoors. But for those of us with arthritis, the change in temperature can bring on painful flares.
Preventing Fungus in Closed-Toe Shoes
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, the weather will start cooling down, which means it's officially time to put away the sandals and break out the closed-toe shoes. And we all know what that means: toenail fungus. It's important to take steps to prevent fungus from growing in your shoes, so in this blog post, I'll explain what fungus is, how it grows in shoes, and how to prevent it. Whether you're breaking out your favorite pair of boots or just grabbing a new pair of sneakers for the fall season, be sure to read on!
Podiatrist Recommendations for Fall Boots
It's that time of year again where the leaves start changing color, the air gets a little chillier in the morning and evening, and pumpkin spice everything starts appearing on store shelves. Yes, fall is officially here!
As the weather cools down, it's time to start thinking about what type of boots you're going to wear this fall. While some people might reach for their favorite pair of fluffy, fleece lined Uggs, we recommend something a little different. Read on to find out which boots are best for your feet this season!
Cycling knee pain: What to know
Many cycling injuries occur due to overuse of the joints of the lower body, especially the knees.
Mueller-Weiss Syndrome: What to Know
Mueller-Weiss syndrome is a rare condition that causes severe arch pain on the inside of your mid- and hindfoot. It’s mostly found in people ages 40-60, and it’s much more common in women.
Isolated MPFL reconstruction yielded low recurrent instability, high return to sport rates
Patients who underwent isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction maintained outcomes at 5 years with low recurrent instability rates and high return to sport rates, according to results presented here.
Can acupuncture reduce headaches?
Acupuncture may reduce headaches for people who have chronic tension-type headaches, according to a study published in the June 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology.
Exercise therapy, corticosteroid injection improved management of Achilles tendinopathy
Results showed a combination of exercise therapy and ultrasonography-guided corticosteroid injection was associated with improved outcomes in patients with long-standing Achilles tendinopathy.
Physical therapy noninferior to arthroscopic surgery for meniscal tear
Exercise-based physical therapy is noninferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for patient-reported knee function at five years among patients with a degenerative meniscal tear, according to a study published online July 8 in JAMA Network Open.