Custom AFO: Expectation vs Reality
AFO stands for "ankle-foot orthosis" and can be the difference-maker in many patients lives. While some patients have never considered AFO bracing before, others have done some research and come up with more questions than answers. For example, some people expect
3 Simple Ankle Exercises to Improve Your Balance
You are walking in the yard to play with your children or grandchildren and, then, all of a sudden, you step into a hole and lose your balance. In this situation, your body naturally reacts to what is happening to it. This is
Benefits of a Foot Massage
If your podiatrist recommends a foot massage, how can you say no? Your feet work hard for you every day. Just like your neck, back, and shoulders, your feet can also benefit from a regular rubdown. I recommend my patients have a regular
Treat Your Job as a Sport
Remember your glory days when you spent hours upon hours playing ball with your friends or on a team representing your school? Your ability to keep going and play game after game is not only attributed to youth, but also attributed
Do You Stand All Day At Your Job?
When your job requires you to stand on your feet for 8 or more hours a day, your day is filled with challenges. This is especially for those that work in a factory setting, like at Toyota, or in a
Orthotics DON’T help?? But I thought…
I love to see patients' faces when I tell them orthotics can't help their issue. Their jaws drop and the look of incredulity is priceless. [su_quote]But you said…but I thought…wait…orthotics DON'T help? Then why did you prescribe them?[/su_quote] I then explain that orthotics can't
Dr. Oz & I use Biofreeze and ‘Pain Sticks’ for Leg & Foot Pain
I don't see eye-to-eye with much on Dr. Oz's popular show. I'm not alone though! A recent study by Time magazine revealed that "Dr. Oz" and "The Doctors" are wrong almost as much as they are right! That being said, we have
How Do Runners Cope With Achilles Tendinitis?
With warmer weather finally upon us, we are throwing on our tennis shoes and going outside for longer runs in the sunshine. Hitting the pavement with the air under your feet is a great feeling when you’re a runner, but
Shoes & Mattresses | Cheaper Isn’t Always A Great Deal
Don't skimp on the shoes or the mattress. Just