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From the press release accompanying the American Podiatric Medical Association survey results: An astounding 81 percent of obese Americans say they suffer from foot pain and at times experience multiple foot and ankle conditions… …The study surveyed 1,275 US adults, ages 18 and older, to gain information about how many overweight and obese Americans experience foot pain. Results showed that …
From the National Kidney Foundation news article: If your diabetes is not well controlled, the sugar level in your blood goes up. This is called “hyperglycemia” (high blood sugar). High blood sugar can cause damage to very small blood vessels in your body. Imagine what happens to sugar when it is left unwrapped overnight. It gets sticky. Now imagine how …
From the News article: A DAYCARE teacher in the US who thought a blister on his foot was caused by his shoe learned it was a dangerous, flesh-eating bacteria — and had to have his right foot amputated. Mr Reyes’ wife, Joseline, told the Houston Chronicle that doctors then had no choice but to amputate in order to stop the …
Dr. Brad Sonnema talks foot health in the workplace in a piece for the February/March issue of Canadian Occupational Safety magazine: Plantar Fasciitis is a fairly common injury that health and safety managers need to be aware of. One way they can help prevent this painful diagnosis is by ensuring that safety footwear not only checks all the safety requirements, but …
From the Research Market 24 news article: Foot and ankle devices are used to treat various disorders and conditions associated with foot and ankle which are caused due to injuries such as trauma, neurological disorders, and diabetes. Furthermore, there are different types of arthritis that can affect the foot and ankle device market which includes osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis. …
From the MD Magazine news item: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a warning for health care professionals to take caution before prescribing the bacterial antibiotic clarithromycin (Biaxin, AbbVie) to patients with heart disease, as it reportedly raises the risk of heart problems or death that can occur years later. The FDA has warned about the potential …
From the SoMd news article: Running shouldn’t be painful. Typically, outside of normal muscle strain, if you’re in pain while running, you are probably doing it wrong. “So many people go out and try to run, but they don’t have good form and they don’t have the proper shoe, so they come back saying, ‘oh, that hurt!’ And then they …
From the Open PR news article: From blisters to ingrown toenails to arthritis, injured feet present a public health concern. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports that approximately 43.1 million residents in the U.S. suffer from foot problems, which nearly equals to 1 in every 6 people. Foot care products include all products involved in the preventive and …
From the Windsor news article: A Windsor woman has a warning to travelers heading to tropical climates after claiming to have contracted Larva Migrans. As for advice for other travelers to the sunny south, Stephens suggests if your feet become incredibly itchy while on holiday, get it checked out right away. She also suggests you check with your resort to …
From the Carins Post news article: “Foot health should be treated like dental health,” he said. “Children should visit a podiatrist before they start school and undergo a check-up at least annually, or more frequently if they experience pain or other symptoms. “Better understanding how to properly care for young feet is vital in preventing lifestyle-limiting issues later in life.” …