What to do with a Broken Toe on TV or on the Links
Too many people think there’s nothing you can do for a broken toe. Or that you just have to live in pain until it heals. But when celebrities break their toes, we get to see how many options there are for treating this fracture. And that’s the case with golfer Lucas Glover and…
Foot Pain from Cycling: Can I Fix This Problem?
Do you get foot pain from cycling? Many people who ride–either outdoors or in a spin studio–complain about hot feet, numb feet or simply achy pedal pushers. But why does cycling take such a big toll on your feet? And what can you do to prevent foot pain during a or after a bike ride?…
Prevention of Diabetic Foot with Tibial Artery Calcification Care
One of the main goals at our podiatry practice in Spring, TX is the prevention of diabetic foot complications. Now, we do that in many different ways. But studies now say we can help predict–and prevent–ulcers by paying attention to Tibial Artery Calcification. Let’s take a closer look. Prevention of Diabetic Foot: the TAC Connection…
How to Speed Up Broken Ankle Recovery Time
After an injury, most of our patients want to know their broken ankle recovery time. And they’re not alone. When the Northwestern Wildcats’ Venric Mark broke his ankle a few years back, he learned he’d be out for the rest of the season. As such, his team was worried that they’d lose out on appearing…
How to Prevent Diabetic Amputation
Diabetic amputation is a preventable complication. But it’s also a common one, since this disease can affect blood flow to your feet when left untreated. (See the illustration below.) Fortunately, with regular care, we can preserve circulation and prevent infections, reducing your risk for limb loss. But when people forego those quarterly diabetic visits, bad…
Diabetes and Circulation: How Dark Chocolate Can Help
If you’re living with diabetes and circulation concerns, here’s some tasty news. A Sapienza University study discovered that the polyphenols in dark chocolate can increase blood flow. In turn, this increased blood flow can help patients who suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD), diabetes and other conditions that affect circulation. Dark Chocolate and Circulation When…
Let’s Fight Unnecessary Amputations for Diabetics
Amputations in diabetics is an age old problem. In fact, in recent years, scientists discovered that the world’s first amputation happened more than 30,000 years ago. But why do amputations happen? And why are they such a problem for diabetics? Let’s take a closer look. Amputations for Diabetics Overseas A group of MPs and…
Here’s Why Women Get More Stress Fractures
Studies show that women are at a greater risk of developing stress fractures than men. Reasons for this increased risk include hormonal differences, increased bone density, and higher rates of inadequate nutrition. Now, athletes in general are at the highest risk for this injury. And that’s because they often change the intensity, frequency or duration…
Standing on Feet: How to Find the Right Balance
Standing on feet is a great way to balance the effects of sitting. But spend all day on your feet? Well, you’ll be saying my feet hurt after work! So how can you find the perfect balance? read on to learn more Stand on Feet to Fight All Day Sitting According to a recent study,…
5 Symptoms of Diabetes in Feet to Watch Foot
While diabetes can impact any part of your body by changing how you process glucose, you’ll often notice symptoms of diabetes in feet. Now, this disease can take many forms, depending on whether your body struggles to produce insulin or whether it’s unable to use the insulin produced in the pancreas. But, regardless of whether…
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