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Details continue to emerge regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65. According to an affidavit obtained by NBC News, Arakawa had “bloating in her face and mummification in both hands and feet. “Some conditions, such as dry gangrene, can cause an appearance similar to mummification, Dan Michaels DPM says….
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “It would be absurd to suggest that Americans aren’t interested in health and wellness. But how far will people go to attain this desirable state? A brief review of the sales of home gyms and gym memberships indicates the interest is there. Most of us are at least vaguely aware…
A medical pedicure (sometimes called a “medi-pedi”) differs from a regular pedicure in several ways. A foot specialist performs a medical pedicure rather than a traditional pedicurist. It is geared toward preventing infection by using sterile tools and being mindful of health issues affecting feet. “A medical pedicure is great for people with complex foot…
We spend a lot of time on our feet, which makes it only natural we can have a variety of issues with them. “I see the issues just walking down the street. It’s very common. A lot of people are embarrassed about their feet so a lot of them don’t come in until the problem…
For decades, the standard medical response to severe heel pain or Achilles tendonitis was a cortisone injection. While steroids provide temporary relief by masking the pain, they do nothing to repair the underlying tissue damage. In fact, repeated cortisone shots can degenerate the tissue further.
When your feet can’t do their job effectively, other parts of your body compensate, often leading to overuse injuries and pain. “You could really generalize it as causing postural fatigue,” said Dan Micaels, DPM, a functional podiatrist in Maryland. “When your feet aren’t working optimally, people just can’t stand as long as they used to…
Heel-to-toe drop refers to the height difference between the heel and the forefoot of a shoe. Most walking shoes have a drop between 6 and 12 millimeters. For most people, a heel-to-toe drop of around 10 millimeters will be comfortable and functional, says podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM. A higher drop may offer more heel cushioning…
There are a lot of features to consider when searching for shoes, but “knowing your arch type is helpful for picking out the proper shoes that will allow your feet to function the best,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. He also adds it can predict foot conditions you’re susceptible to, such as plantar fasciitis. Having this…
The shoes you wear while playing sports, exploring theme parks, running daily errands, and more can greatly impact your foot health. “Now this is part art and part science—a shoe should fit well, both in the toe and midfoot as well as the heel,” sports podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM explains. “You should avoid shoes that…
Dan Micaels, DPM, is raising awareness about what he calls “hidden mobility loss” — the gradual decline in movement and stability caused by untreated foot and ankle issues. According to Dr. Michaels, many adults over 40 adjust to pain slowly without realizing how much their daily movement has changed. “People don’t usually wake up one…
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