A foot doctor specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions and injuries that affect the foot and ankle. Also called a podiatrist, they are able to provide medical and surgical care for your lower extremities. What specifically can a foot doctor treat? A person who has any of the following conditions can benefit
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What Can a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?
Are you an amateur athlete? Do you enjoy physical activities and exercise to keep yourself fit and healthy? If so, you might have already experienced a sports injury because of it. Sports medicine doctors are orthopedic specialists who work with athletes and those with musculoskeletal injuries. They are trained to address any issue that is
Read MoreRecovery from a Hip Replacement Surgery
After hip replacement surgery, you will begin the slow return to your normal lifestyle. To have a successful recovery, you need to take an active role in your healing. Following all of the instructions your doctor and physical therapist give you are key to achieving the best possible outcome so you can live life as
Read MoreWhen Is It Safe to Return to Sports After an Injury?
If sports are a big part of your life and you’ve sustained an injury, you’re probably champing at the bit to return to your sport. While each person’s injury is unique, how will you know when it is safe to return to playing sports again? Keep in mind that returning to your sport too soon
Read MoreFoot Care For People With Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you may be prone to foot problems. Diabetic foot problems can lead to serious complications and are one the leading causes for diabetes-related hospitalizations. Taking care of your feet and visiting your podiatrist regularly can help to prevent many foot problems from developing or becoming serious. Diabetes Diabetes is a disease
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Foot and Ankle Surgeries
Our feet and ankles play a very important role in our lives. They are made up of twenty-six bones and more than thirty-three joints as well as ligaments, tendons, and muscles. They support our body weight, allow us to stand and perform movements such as walking, running, and jumping. It is no surprise that having
Read MorePRP Treatments For Joint Pain
Joint pain can be a debilitating issue that prevents you from participating in a lot of the activities you love to do. Joint pain is common because it has a lot of causes. Arthritis, wear and tear injuries, surgeries, injuries caused by accidents, and even simply aging can cause joint pain. Fortunately, there is a
Read MoreModern Cellphone Diseases
Cellphones are ubiquitous. Look around you, and you will see how indispensable our cellphones have become. Especially since you can do everything on a cellphone, from reading and watching movies to communicating with friends and family. While cellphones have made our lives more convenient, there is a downside. It’s easy to go overboard with cellphone
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Recover From A Total Hip Replacement?
A total hip replacement is performed when a person’s natural hip joint has deteriorated or become damaged beyond natural repair. A hip replacement entails removing damaged parts of the hip joint and replacing them with artificial pieces called prosthetics. A total hip replacement is a significant surgery that requires some time to heal. While each
Read MoreAchilles Tendon Rupture
An Achilles heel rupture refers to a tear (partial or complete) in the tight band of connective tissue that attaches the calf muscle to the heel of the foot, called the Achilles tendon. When an Achilles tendon ruptures, patients can feel a variety of symptoms, including a sudden and sharp pain between the calf and
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