Diabetes is a Long Game: MD Podiatrist
Take care of your feet and your diabetes by visiting your local podiatrist for preventative care.
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Could Your Cold Feet Be a Sign of a Serious Heart Condition?
That persistent cramp in your calf when you walk. That nagging coldness in your feet that a thick pair of socks can’t seem to fix. It’s easy to dismiss these as simple signs of aging or fatigue. But what if your feet are trying to tell you something about your heart health?
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That ‘Walking on Marbles’ Feeling? It Might Be Rheumatoid Arthritis (But We Can Help!)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic condition that can affect your entire body. That said, your feet often pay a higher price than the rest of you. In this blog, the Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute will help you understand what’s happening to your feet…and help do something about it!
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A Podiatrist’s Guide to Better Balance
Since it’s Falls Prevention Awareness Month, we’d like to remind everyone that falls are not an inevitable part of aging. At Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC, we are experts in fall risk prevention, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics.
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Why Won’t That Wound on Your Foot Heal?
For most people, a small cut or scrape is a minor annoyance that heals on its own. But what happens when a sore on your foot or ankle simply won’t go away?
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Swollen Legs? You’ll Need More Than a Massage!
Do you struggle with persistent swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet? If the swelling is accompanied by a feeling of heaviness or tightness, it could be a sign of a chronic medical condition called Lymphedema. And while you might think a trendy MLD massage is all you’ll need to fix the issue, the reality is more complicated than that.
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Why Are My Legs So Restless at Night? A Guide to RLS
For many, it’s a frustratingly familiar scenario: you finally lie down to rest after a long day, but your legs have other plans. That uncontrollable urge to move, accompanied by strange crawling, tingling, or aching sensations, is the hallmark of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). We explore the issue in our latest blog
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Sunscreen Smarts: Don’t Overlook Your Feet
Summer is in full swing, and when it comes to sun protection, most people remember to apply sunscreen to their face, arms, and shoulders, but their feet are often forgotten.
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Dr. Michaels’ Foot & Ankle Fracture Checklist
Is it just a bad sprain, or is it broken? At the Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, we know that making this distinction is crucial for proper healing. While it’s no substitute for a podiatrist’s expert opinion, the following guide serves as a helpful checklist for spotting the signs of a potential fracture. What to…
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Athletes: Choose Shockwave Therapy for Fast Recovery!
As an athlete, nothing is more frustrating than being sidelined by a persistent foot or ankle injury. While rest, ice, and stretching are important, sometimes, these conservative measures aren’t enough to break the pain cycle. At Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, we offer an advanced, non-invasive solution to help athletes heal faster and get back…
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