Platelet Rich Plasma for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Researchers studied the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis. Twenty-five patients with chronic plantar fasciitis were treated by PRP injection. The mean follow-up was 10.3 months. Using a visual analog pain scale, the average pre-injection pain in patients was 9.1. Prior to injection 72 percent of [...]
Fungus Got Your Toes? Zap It!
Do you have thick, yellowish, brittle and easily cracked or broken toenails without having injured them? They are likely discolored due to a fungal infection called onychomycosis, which is the most common disease of the nails.
The nail weakens as fungi continue to grow through the nail tissue. Since fungus grows faster than the [...]
New Laser Treatment For Fungus Nails
My new Sciton laser treatment for fungus nails is now fully operational and in use. Patients have experienced a comfortable procedure in my office and are looking forward to healthy nails. You can read more about my new Laser treatment by going to my Common Foot Problems page and “click here” next to Laser Treatment for Nail [...]
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections (PRP)
My patients have been experiencing great success with the PRP procedure. Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees along with many other professional athletes have benefitted greatly from Platelet-Rich Plasma injections, which is a non-invasive procedure. You can find out if you might be a candidate for PRP by going to the “Common Foot Problems” page here on [...]
Spring Walking Checklist
Spring is a great time to get yourself up and off the couch and get on your way to better health. Don’t let foot pain slow you down. Follow these helpful hints for your springtime walks and enjoy the weather!
> Wear supportive shoes.
> Wear moisture wicking socks.
> Stretch muscles before and after you walk.
> If [...]
Heel Pain
Do you feel a stabbing pain in your heel with your first steps out of bed in the morning? You’re not alone! Everyday, thousands of Americans suffer from this condition. Plantar fasciitis, more commonly known as heel pain, is by far the most common complaint patients bring to podiatric physicians.
Aching heels can truly affect your [...]
Help Your Child Avoid Overuse Injuries
* Use the correct shoe for each type of sport. Basketball shoes will protect the feet and ankles in the side to side motions of that sport, while running shoes cushion and stabilize the foot from repeated pounding on the track.
* Appropriate stretching and warm up for all sports activities should be done to help [...]
Are Your Kids Overdoing Sports?
Many young people are involved in several sports during a given season and it’s not uncommon for a child to attend practices for two different sports in one day.
If your children are involved in sports activities–especially those that are hard on their feet such as soccer, basketball, track and football–it’s important that you are on [...]
Keep Your Toes Toasty
Whether you’re heading off to a snowy region this season or stepping into the elements just outside your door, make sure you’re dressed appropriately for the weather. It’s important to wear layers of warm clothes, but don’t forget your feet. Keeping your feet warm helps prevent cold weather conditions such as frostbite.
Frostbite is a condition [...]
WINTER SPORTS INJURIES- ARE YOU PREPARED?
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 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 [...]
