The treatments available for acute Achilles tendinitis concentrate on reducing inflammation. This is done by protecting the tendon, resting it, immobilization through a cast or walking boot, gentle compression, elevation, icing, and oral anti-inflammatory medicine.
In order to heal complex ulcers, there are 5 M’s then need to be taken into account for diabetic foot care which we do routinely at a Certified Foot and Ankle Specialist location.
Picture yourself gearing up in your swimsuit and getting ready to go to the beach since the Covid-19 pandemic has lifted. You have your cooler filled with your choice drinks, designer sunglasses, sunscreen, and you are ready to put your toes in the sand.
Larry bird, kobe bryant, isiah thomas, kevin durant, dan marino, david beckham. What do these famous athletes have in common?
If you have been frustrated by pain, swelling or stiffness in your feet this may be due to an arthritic problem. Because of these recent advances “living with” arthritis is no longer the only option you have.
Appropriate wound care is imperative in preventing leg amputations. Limb salvage is a major goal in podiatry as studies have shown the debilitating effects of leg amputation.
The inversion ankle sprain is the single most common injury in all of the sports and athletic injuries universally. If you regularly watch sporting events, you might see that an athlete is on injured reserve – this is likely due to an inversion ankle sprain. It makes up about 40% of all sports injuries, and 25% of all missed practice or play time.
Dr. Ashley Bowles, a board-certified reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon and certified wound specialist, treats all ailments, big or small, below the knee. “As a lifelong dancer, I was inspired to improve people’s quality of life through optimizing foot health,” explains Dr. Bowles.