MD Podiatrist Recommends Towel Stretch to Flex and Relax Foot Muscles
Home stretches for foot pain and ankle pain can ease discomfort.
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Understanding Gout: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Gout, a common form of inflammatory arthritis, was once referred to as “the disease of kings.” These days, however, it affects people of all kinds, and Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute has plenty of experience in managing it. How Does Gout Happen? Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints….
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MD Podiatrist Discusses Hazards of Going Barefoot
Learn from Dr. Dan Michaels and protect your feet from germs and harm
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Metabolic Health, Routine Care, and Wounds: What You Need to Know
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, in particular. Here at the Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, we wish more people knew about the condition; if they did, they might not suffer from additional complications in the first place. The good news?…
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Many Misconceptions in Chronic Wound Care: MD Podiatrist
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “The recommendation that a wound needs to “breathe” and should therefore be left uncovered remains common despite the fact that this notion was dispelled more than 50 years ago. Actually, the exact opposite is true. And there is no debate on the topic. We know for a fact skin injuries…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses Aging Feet
As we age, our bodies undergo a number of physical changes, and our feet are no exception. While such changes can be a common part of the ageing process, understanding how ageing impacts foot health can offer crucial insights into our overall well-being. Foot health expert, Dan Michaels, DPM, explains the various changes that occur…
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Pediatric Foot Pain is Not Normal: MD Podiatrist
Medical experts are reminding everyone that foot and ankle pain is not normal and should be addressed. “Your feet shouldn’t hurt,” says Dan Michaels, DPM a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and a Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). “Foot and ankle surgeons are specially trained to diagnose and…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses Consequences of Common Bunion
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Sufferers of hallux valgus may first experience pain on the side of the second toe, not even technically part of the bunion. But the big toe is, indeed, bigger and can exert significant force on the neighboring digit. Repetitive pressure has many effects on skin, and many are not good,…
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Foot Pain Indicates Need for Foot Exam: MD Podiatrist
When our feet fail us, who’s really at fault? Whether for work or play, our feet are getting us there, and we might owe them a little more respect. “There’s usually two of them and all of your weight is focused on both of them,” said Dan Michaels, DPM. “Throughout the day they do take…
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MD Podiatrist Dispels Myths About Plantar Fasciitis
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis is going to look for answers, a solution to this sometimes crippling discomfort. A common mistake made by those dealing with the pain of plantar fasciitis is to assume greater cushioning is the answer. Many afflicted individuals will seek out the softest soled shoe possible….
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