The most exciting two minutes in sports is just around the corner! Soon we’ll be hearing who the final list of contenders are running for the roses. These horses are looked over from head to hoof for any medical conditions that could impede their ability to run. Veterinarians keep a watchful eye on the horses’ […]
Ready To Run For the Roses? The 2017 Kentucky Derby is Here! Read More »
It seems like spring is here and summer is closely approaching! That means it’s beach time! For us Floridians that can withstand the heat, there’s nothing like hanging out at the beach all day playing beach volleyball, tennis, or windsurfing just to name a few. During this fun time though, it’s important to not overlook
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Karlsson is an all star defenseman and a key cog in the Senators roster if they hope to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Karlsson suffered an injury to his left heel on March 28 when he blocked a shot. The heel bone, also known as the calcaneus is a very delicate bone with most
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One of the more commonly recognized problems within the office are patients that present with lumps or bumps on top of their feet. While these bumps can range all across the board from hard to soft and benign to malignant, I’ll concentrate more on the most commonly found bump on the foot, a cyst. Cysts
There’s a bump on my foot, what do I do? Read More »
During the Clippers weekend playoff game, the all star forward left the game with what was initially described as a bruise to his big toe. Â However when hearing that he would miss the remainder of the game, on top of the rest of the post season, speculation was rampant that the injury was more severe
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With the summer months rapidly approaching, we are about to see an influx of sandals and flip flops. This happens to also be the busiest time of year for your local podiatrist! When it comes to summer shoes, the majority of people go for looks and ease rather than support. Whether you are going to
Flip Flop Season is Around the Corner So Take Care of Your Feet! Read More »
Over the course of the last week a handful of major leaguers were placed on the disabled list due to hamstring injuries/tightness. Although it may seem as though the hamstring has nothing to do with foot injuries treated by a podiatrist, there is more to it than may meet the eye. For the majority of
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With under 50 days left until Memorial Day, which is the official kick off of summer, flocks of people will be heading to the nearest beach. The most important thing to remember when going to the beach, other than finding the ideal spot for your chair, is sunscreen! Sunscreen is critical in the long term
Summer is Around the Corner, go get your Sunscreen now! Read More »
As if this season wasn’t tough enough for my Sixers, rookie of the year candidate Dario Saric has recently been placed on a minutes restriction as he deals with plantar fasciitis. Unfortunately for Saric, plantar fasciitis can be a disabling foot condition; however with the proper professional care from a podiatrist, plantar fasciitis can be
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If you have ever been lucky enough to travel to beautiful Thailand, then you will know exactly what I’m talking about when I say the words “Fish Spa!” However if you have not had the opportunity yet, this pedicure may sound new and unusual to you. For what it’s worth, if you have not traveled
Alliteration Aside, there’s a Foot Fish Feeding Frenzy in Thailand Read More »
