Tips to Help Children at Risk for Sever’s Disease
As children grow the risk of Sever’s Disease grows along with them. This disease is typically triggered by a growth spurt although it can also occur due to injuries which are especially common in active children. Often these symptoms are unnoticed, if the child in question is not complaining about any pain in his or…
Foot Surgery Costs David Gilbert Entire Spring Practice
David Gilbert underwent foot surgery on Friday as a result of the same nagging foot issues that plagued him in 2011. He will be repairing ligament damage to his right foot, having fractured his foot twice in 2011 and dealing with injury ever since. This will cost Gilbert to miss the entire spring practice but…
Stress Fractures Can Result From Pushing Through Pain
Many embody the belief that it is best to push through pain during sports, such as running, when in fact pain is a cause for concern and not something to be ignored. According to Annie Padrid, a Chicago fitness professional, pain is a sign that you should take a break from training. Stress fractures are…
Once Idol Host Steven Tyler Affected by Morton’s Neuroma
Steven Tyler, front man for leading band Aerosmith, was diagnosed with Morton’s Neuroma. Since the 1970s the lead singer would wear small shoes and his energetic stage performances caused him to suffer foot pain in the past. Tyler had posted pictures from his vacation in Hawaii with his family, displaying his deformed and swollen toes.…
Research Reveals Use Of Ankle Weights Risky
Ohio State University physical rehabilitation Matt Briggs cautions against the use of ankle weights during exercise. Ankle weights are designed to increase the difficulty and muscle activation of exercises, and as such, are popular with people looking to burn more calories or athletes hoping to increase their strength and stamina. However, Briggs said that the…
Welcome the Latest Technology in Toe Nail Fungus Treatment
Louetta Foot and Ankle Specialists physicians are now offering the newest technology in the treatment of unsightly and painful toe nail fungus. The Hyperblue 1530 multi use diode laser, it’s one of the newest advances in the treatment of toe nail fungus. The laser treatment is a safe and painless option with no side effects and reduces the need for prescription…
New Research May Reveal Possible Cause of Cold Feet
A new study in the American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology has uncovered new evidence that aids in the understanding of cold feet. Scientists have pinpointed specific proteins in the blood vessels that cause a reaction when the body is exposed to cold. The body’s normal response to cold is to restrict blood flow to the…
Houston’s DeVier Posey Injures Achilles Tendon After First Touchdown Reception
Houston Texan’s rookie wide receiver DeVier Posey had a bittersweet performance in his postseason game against the New England Patriots, scoring his first ever career touchdown reception but also tearing his Achilles tendon late in the 4th quarter. According to sources, Posey will need surgery to correct the injury and might not be available at…
February Color of the Month
Happy Valentines Day from Louetta Foot and Ankle Specialist. We are now featuring our color of the month nail lacquer. With Valentines Day upon us we have selected the always gorgeous “I’ve got my Sexy back” nail lacquer by ClinicaBeaute. This is a very deep, rich, red with slight dark purple undertones that makes for a very classy and elegant color. ClinicaBeaute’s nail lacquer is formulated…
Weight Loss Helps Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Feet
Rheumatoid Arthritis patient Gretchen Linden struggled with both the disease and her weight. “My feet were becoming increasingly deformed,” says Linden. “By the end of 2010, I was not doing any better.” Linden would eventually be consigned to a wheelchair due to loss of mobility from the disease. As a result, Linden eliminated wheat, processed…
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