A Podiatrist’s Guide to Running Shoes
Walking into a running store can feel incredibly overwhelming. You are instantly greeted by a massive wall of brightly colored sneakers featuring thick foams, carbon plates, and complex marketing terms.
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MD Podiatrist Explains Why Diabetics Should Wear Light Colored Socks
Regular foot care is essential for anyone living with diabetes, and daily foot checks can prevent small problems from turning into serious infections, said Dan Michaels, DPM. “Diabetes can cause neuropathy, which decreases sensation in your feet, so you may not feel blisters or sores forming,” Dr. Michaels said. “That’s why it’s important to look…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses Dermal Fillers to Restore Plantar Cushion
As we age, wear and tear breaks down that plush tissue on the bottom of your feet. And if you put your feet to heavy use, you’ll wear down that cushion quicker. Some of that internal cushioning can be restored—even if just temporarily—with the injection of dermal fillers. “It’s getting very popular because people are…
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Hyperuricemia Can Cause Other Diseases Beyond Gout: MD Podiatrist
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Abundant research has demonstrated an association between uric acid levels and many pervasive health problems. A gout attack is a very painful result of high levels of uric acid, aka hyperuricemia. But there are concerning questions on this issue. What is the connection between this commonplace product of food metabolism…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses Risks of Going Barefoot at the Airport
Dan Michaels, DPM says you should never go barefoot through airport security. First of all, there’s the risk of stepping on debris that could seriously injure you, like broken glass, sharp pieces of metal, jagged plastic that fell off someone’s overpacked rollaboard suitcase frame, or worse. “Even a minor puncture wound can lead to infection…
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Don’t Ignore Athlete’s Foot: MD Podiatrist
“Athlete’s foot can be a portal of entry for some dangerous infections, particularly in the elderly and people with diabetes. So, it’s important to realize that it is a problem,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “Many times, athlete’s foot is asymptomatic. But in the elderly or others at higher risk, we can see serious complications that…
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How to Stay Active and Keep Exercising With Diabetes
Staying active is one of the most powerful ways to manage diabetes. Regular exercise helps stabilize blood sugar, improves circulation, and combats the depression and fatigue that often accompany a chronic diagnosis. But for many patients with diabetes, the fear of foot injuries keeps them sidelined.
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Exercise Today – for a Healthy Tomorrow: MD Podiatrist
DANIEL MICHAELS, DPM, says, as we age, we all enter the ‘use it or lose it’ phase of life. If you don’t use it now, you won’t be able to do it later.” A strong sense of balance is the foundation of independence in later life. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates…
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MD Podiatrist Highlights Spring Surge in Heel Pain and Sports Injuries
As spring sports and outdoor activities ramp up local podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM is seeing an increase in patients experiencing heel pain, stress injuries, and overuse conditions related to increased activity levels. “Many patients come in this time of year with heel pain that started gradually,” said Dr. Michaels. “They may have ignored mild discomfort…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses Causes of Bunions
A bunion is a bony bump that sticks out from the side of your foot at the base of the big toe. The word bunion comes from the Greek word for turnip – perhaps because a bunion can look swollen and reddish. “The common wisdom is that women get bunions because they spend too much…
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