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5 Summer Foot Care Tips
Summer is here again, and for most of us here in Connecticut that’s really good news. True, this will be a summer unlike any in living memory. Concerns about COVID-19 are still going to be with us for a while yet, and that means certain social activities may be off...
My Child Has Heel Pain. Now What?
Heel pain is one of those symptoms we tend to associate with getting older, or working a physically strenuous job. It’s not something we would typically expect to hobble children and adolescents, especially right when they’re starting to get active with sports and other activities!
Are Bunions Hereditary?
If you know someone who has one, chances seem pretty good that their child or parent (or both!) also has one.
Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers Are So Dangerous (and What to Do About Them)
When diabetes isn’t well regulated, your risk of developing much more serious complications increases substantially. Such is the case with diabetic foot ulcers—a common problem that should never ever be underestimated.
Can I Keep Running with Neuropathy?
When you live with diabetes, good care involves a number of preventative measures. This is especially true for your feet.
How to Keep Running With Neuropathy
Tingling, prickling, and sensation loss in the feet can be a dangerous, frustrating, and even scary situation no matter who you are or what you love to do. But for runners, peripheral neuropathy may be especially concerning. In the early to middle stages of the...
Is Bunion Surgery Right For You?
There is a common misconception that recovering from bunion surgery is an absolute horror. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, most patients are happy with their bunion surgery results, and are able to return to normal physical activities within a reasonable timeframe.
Pros and Cons of Radial Pulsewave Therapy
Almost every decision in life has pros and cons—or at the very least, benefits and risks. Should I watch one more episode or go to bed? Should I eat that last piece of cake? Well, the same goes for medical treatments and procedures, including radial pulsewave therapy....
3 Reasons Custom Orthotics Can Change Your Life
When pain is a fact of life, your world starts to shrink. We’ve seen it over, and over, and over again. That’s really the heart of the matter. People don’t see us because they have pain—not really, anyway. They see us because they can no longer play with their...
Pain on the top of your foot can make for an ugly run
Pain in the top of the foot is a common complaint with runners, and it is often due to a condition called extensor tendonitis. With this condition, the tendons that run along the top of the foot become overused and inflamed.