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May 24, 2013Diabetes is becoming a significant burden on society in terms of the health care costs and given the obesity epidemic it is only going to get worse. Diabetes had many manifestations that contribute to this burden ranging from increased risk for strokes and heart disease, kidney problems, eye problems and of course, problems with the Continue reading →
Staff May 17, 2013The most common cause of pain on the outside or lateral side of the foot is a condition usually called cuboid syndrome. The cuboid is a bone that is about half way down the outside of the foot and acts as a pulley for the tendon of a large muscle on the outside of the Continue reading →
Staff May 10, 2013Overpronation or excessive pronation can be a problem that leads to a range of problems, especially in athletes. Overpronation occurs when the ankle collapses inward and the arch of the foot flattens. This creates alignment and weight bearing problems that can be painful if combined with higher levels of sports activity. There are many different Continue reading →
Staff May 4, 2013These hurt and they do not look good! The thicker dry skin around the heel can often crack if not kept moist. Once the crack occurs it pulls on the normal skin below it and it is this that becomes painful and may even bleed. If it does bleed, then there is a risk for Continue reading →