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Fall Prevention
Every 1 second, an older adult falls. Every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall in the US. This does not include all those who are injured. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 older...
Read MoreEasy Tips to Avoid Diabetic Foot Complications
Diabetes can often result in damage to the nerves to the feet from elevated sugars. These sugars form an alcohol that ruins the insulation around the nerve. When this happens it can result in painful neuropathy in...
Read MoreWhat Is An Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown toenails are a common nuisance but easy to treat. However, the potential of things going south during self-treatment is high, especially when they get infected. According to doctors, ingrown toenails are a common occurrence, with two...
Read MorePatient Copartnership
While we want our providers to address our health problems and concerns, it is important to realize that in today’s ever-changing health care environment, we must take ownership over our own health care. Our wellness is really...
Read MoreWound Healing Tips
Healing a wound or ulceration can be a frustrating and challenging experience for patients, their families and even the providers on the wound care team. A comprehensive approach to healing is recommended and often incorporates a podiatrist,...
Read MoreMorton’s Neuroma
First described in 1940, this refers to the abnormal thickening of a nerve in the foot which is aggravated by pressure and movement from bones in the foot known as metatarsals. Further aggravation of the nerve occurs...
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