What’s Causing My Heel Pain?
“What’s causing my heel pain?” is probably the top question we hear in our Spring and Tomball podiatry practice. We’ve got lots of very active patients, and heel pain stops them in their tracks. Fortunately, our doctors have lots of tools to fight heel pain. These include custom orthotics, physical rehabilitation, and our state-of-the-art laser therapy…
We’ve Got the Father’s Day Gift that Dad Actually Wants!
Are you looking for that perfect Father’s Day Gift? With the time to honor father’s right around the corner, we’re celebrating the dad’s in our practice, including Dr. Bachmann, who’s a father of two, and Dr. Fiala, who’s a father of four! Of course, we also celebrate mom every day, but for right now, we want…
How Many Shoes do you Need to Fix Your Bunion?
Have you seen the recent articles about the bunion problems of Camilla Parker Bowles (wife of Prince Charles)? Apparently, the Duchess of Cornwall has 11 pairs of Sole Bliss pumps, shoes which are designed with extra wide toes boxes and additional padding. Clearly, she’s opting to work around her bunions, instead of treating them. But…
Heartfelt and Thankful MLS Laser Testimony
My story of my journey before I came to this office. 42 1/2 years ago as a young mother of an 8 month old daughter Alicia, who was just walking. It was June of 1973; my husband Ray and I lived in Friendswood, Texas. At that time he was working Saturdays for SWB (Southwestern Bell…
New Hydrotherapy Technology treats Foot Conditions
A new form of hydrotherapy, Aquaroll, can treat various foot conditions including Morton’s neuroma and peripheral neuropathy. Aquaroll involves a tub that is partially filled with hot water and 30,000 tiny glass beads that swirl rapidly around the feet. Morton’s neuroma is a condition in which the nerves in the ball of the feet become…
Overweight Woman able to wear Shoes
Lynne Weston has, until recently, been confined to her own house and unable to wear shoes. Due to her roughly 400 pound weight, Weston’s day would consist of her sitting in her armchair all day. Lymphedema, a complication of obesity that leads to fluid buildup, caused swelling in the feet and legs. After being admitted…
Swedish firm Volumental can determine Shoe Size
Technology developed by Swedish firm Volumental can now reportedly scan the feet and recognize what size shoe would best fit the feet. Using 3D cameras such as Microsoft’s Kinect or Intel’s RealSense, the technology would map a person’s foot in seconds. The cameras would be connected to a computer and rotate around the foot to…
Solutions for Sweaty Feet
Hyperhidrosis of the feet is a clinical condition in which the feet sweat excessively. Young men are particularly susceptible to the condition. To combat sweaty feet, there are several solutions. Wear moisture-wicking socks made out of synthetic material and change them at least once-a-day to prevent bacteria from growing in the damp environment. Foot powder,…
New Shoes grow with Your Children’s Feet
Inventor Kenton Lee has created a solution for parents who are wary of their child’s ever-growing feet and the number of shoes they may have to buy to accommodate their child’s growth. While the shoe/sandal was intended for impoverished children unable to purchase either a single pair of shoes or larger shoes to fit growing…
Caris LeVert undergoing Recovery and Rehabilitation
Michigan junior Caris LeVert is having trouble deciding his next step in his basketball career while in a walking boot. According to University of Michigan coach John Beilein, LeVert is still learning more about his possible place in the 2015 NBA draft and is deciding between returning for his senior year or moving on to…