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Hallux Rigidus – Foot Challenges Skiiers Face
Defeating Foot Villains: A Hero's Journey Guided by Dr. Leibovitz In the thrilling world of skiing, where every turn is an adventure and every slope a challenge, the greatest adversaries often lurk beneath the surface: foot injuries. Yet, with courage, determination,...
Stretches for Heel Pain
Some things in life are painful, but we endure them because it’s just the way the world works. Waiting at the BMV, in-law visits, and heel pain from plantar fasciitis are all torturous in their own ways, but at least something can be done about one of those examples....
Should I Wear Shoes in the House?
The Great Shoe Debate: Should You Wear Shoes in the House? Forget about talking politics or religion. If you want to start a heated debate among friends, family, and neighbors – bring up the subject of shoes or no shoes in the house. The Post-Covid landscape has...
What Can Cause Your Child’s Heel Pain? It’s likely Sever’s Disease
Every great story needs its villains, and in the world of children's health, the heel pain villain we face is Sever's Disease. This adversary can sneak into your child's life and disrupt the joy of being active. Sever's Disease: The Elusive Adversary Sever's Disease...
How to Tell an Ankle Sprain from an Ankle Fracture
Navigating the intricate landscape of ankle issues during winter feels like embarking on an unexpected journey through a world of discomfort and uncertainty. Imagine your ankle as the unsuspecting host of a spontaneous winter gathering, where pain crashes in...
What Do Damaged, Fungal Nails Look Like?
Most people can recognize a thick discolored nail from long-term fungus involvement. It is hard to miss. But what does it look like when it starts? And how and why does it start? The majority of the time I see this problem at the end stage change. If I was able to...
The Best Plantar Fasciitis Stretch
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and often times there are easy things you can do to help relieve pain and move forward with treatment. Now before we get started on some potential stretches, it’s good to know that this is NOT a...
What Does a Toe Look Like After a Fungal Nail is Removed?
I get this question asked a lot. Fungal Nails are Abnormal Remember, we are NOT dealing with a normal nail. A fungal nail is thick, dark, and crumbling, and is not normal. It is common to see people hiding a thick mycotic nail that has fungus with polish....
Marching Band…What Could Go Wrong?
As the marching band members rehearse and fine-tune their musical instruments, the feet bear the brunt of repetitive motion. Long four-hour summer practices can produce 15,000 – 20,000 steps. Each step can generate 2 – 4 times the body weight plus your instrument....