Managing Your Time With An Orthopedist

What's Causing Your Foot Aches, And What Can A Podiatrist Do?

Most people will experience some degree of achiness or soreness in their feet after a long day of walking or standing. But if you're experiencing discomfort even after a short time on your feet, there may be something not quite right. A number of foot problems can lead to the achy, sore sensation you're experiencing. Here's a look at a few of the more common ailments

Everything You Need To Know About Heel Pain

Heel pain can make it hard to live your life. Not only can it make it hard to walk, but it may even affect other parts of your body. If you would like to know more, keep reading. What Causes Heel Pain?   Heel pain is often caused by something wrong with the ligaments or tendons in the foot or ankle. This includes plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis, wh

Non-Surgical And Surgical Options For Hammertoe Deformity

Hammertoe deformity occurs when the toe is bent at the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP), which is the middle joint of the second through fifth toes. This deformity causes the middle knuckle to rub against the top of a person's shoes. Depending on the stage of hammertoes, there are various orthotic non-surgical and surgical options to reduce pain and accompanying l

Tips For Sending Your Legal Client For An Independent Medical Examination

If you are a personal injury lawyer, then you might provide legal services for clients who are victims of car accidents, dog attacks, workplace injuries, and more. Part of representing them involves proving that they have, in fact, been injured. This is often done with medical records. The client who you are representing right now might have already seen their own doc

Six Competition Mistakes That Put You At Risk Of Experiencing A Sports Injury

Sports injuries often happen during competitions when athletes are pushing themselves to the limit. However, you can minimize your chances of experiencing an injury during competition by avoiding some common mistakes. The following are six competition mistakes that put you at risk of experiencing a sports injury.  Failing to prepare yourself for the demands of co