Here are a few ways to stay active when recovering from foot and ankle problems that require immobilization.

The innate maneuvers of the sport of snowboarding are fraught with potential forces that put the foot and ankle at risk.

As specialists in the foot and ankle we see a variety of bone, joint, musculoskeletal and neurological problems of the lower extremity with systematic manifestations such as diabetes, arthritis and other metabolic disorders effected by low levels of Vitamin D.

Every winter the number of injuries that come from falls increases by more than 10 times. Changes in weather conditions can quickly occur as the temperature drops with snow or freezing rain and ice. Awareness and prevention are the best ways to stop slip and fall accidents during the winter. To stay safe when walking under slippery conditions this winter take a clue from a bird who knows how to navigate slick, icy surfaces. Penguins use their unique physiology to keep their w

Your immune system is your body's natural defense system that fights invading diseases and one of the best ways to do that is to strengthen your lymphatic system.

Do your feet hurt more in the Fall? The seasons are changing and w ith the arrival of autumn, we begin to notice a crisp chill that signifies winter is not far behind. Shifting to sweaters and scarves, it's important to recognize the ways in which our bodies adjust to the seasons as well. Seasonal changes in the weather effect our skin, our metabolism, moods and immune system, our muscles and our bones. While foot gear doesn't create most foot problems the introduction of col

Understanding, interpreting and making sense of your diagnosis and plan of treatment.

To achieve and optimize good health we need to reevaluate what it means to be “well'.

Today many people are using the Internet for health research with technology enabling access to a thousands of sites and millions of bytes of health-related information and treatment options.

Much like sitting for long durations, prolonged standing could also lead to many physical issues. Standing in one position for extended periods of time on a regular basis can cause a multitude of problems.

We need to look at exercise in a different way, a more fundamental way, a way that is part of the natural cycle of growth and life. That way is called movement.

A new web based series, Assurance - to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment as they seek care.

A health IQ relates to the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions that lead to informed actions for better health outcomes.

Understanding information during the diagnostic and treatment process is considered to be an important factor for improved patient outcomes.

If you participate in a lot of activities that lead to friction blisters, consider these tips for a unblistered summer of fun. 

The 3 things that should be checked in all shoes before you even try them on.

A basic understanding of medical terminology allows you to develop a vocabulary about your body and how it is affected and responds to disease, disfunction and infection.

After 46 years I will be closing my medical practice effective September 30, 2022. I will continue to remain active as a consultant and...

When temperatures begin to rise we need to be aware of the risk of thermal burns due to walking barefoot on hot pavements and sandy beaches.

Feet may be the last thing people think about while working on building and home improvement projects, but there are many different types of foot and ankle injuries that can occur when home improvement projects go wrong.