Fat Pad Atrophy May Cause Heel Pain in Older Adults: MD Podiatrist
Arthritis in not always the culprit in foot pain for aging adults.
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Foot Massager Can Help Alleviate Nerve Pain: MD Podiatrist
Those who suffer from peripheral neuropathy know it doesn’t manifest in just slight aches and pains. “Neuropathy refers to a process causing inflammation of the nerves, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and sometimes burning sensations,” explains Dan Michaels, DPM. “The most common causes of peripheral neuropathy are diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, metabolic disorders, and…
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When Your Feet Can’t Feel: Understanding Nerve Issues
Our feet and ankles feature intricate networks of nerves that allow us to feel sensations and control movement. But when these nerves are damaged or compressed, it can lead to a range of problems, from tingling and numbness to pain and difficulty walking. Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute has noted expertise in managing and resolving…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses Amniotic Membrane Grafts
“They’re expensive, that’s for sure,” Dr. Michaels said. A graft can cost between $200 and $3,000 per square centimeter, he said. But experts say that demand could be poised to rise. The use of amniotic membrane grafts is growing, albeit slowly, Dr. Michaels said, because “medicine is, by its nature, conservative.” When placed on difficult-to-heal…
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Walking is Good Medicine for Healthy Aging: MD Podiatrist
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “The evidence to date supporting walking as a viable, successful form of exercise is irrefutable. And apparently, it is wonderful therapy for such a long list of conditions it should be part of the treatment program for nearly every disease and malady. Yet rarely if ever is it prescribed or…
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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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