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From the Express news article: TYPE 2 diabetes can cause considerable complications if it is not managed effectively. One of the complications of the condition are foot ulcers. Estimates indicate that as many as one-third of people with the disease will develop at least one foot ulcer over the course of their lifetime. People with diabetes have a much greater …
From the KFYR tv news article: Seeing pictures on social media of victims walking through flooded waters because of Hurricane Harvey drove a local podiatrist to start a shoe drive. It’s something the podiatrist says is dear to her heart, because the need for shoes is definitely there, especially with Hurricane Irma on the way. Right now the focus is …
From the Poughkeepsie Journal news article: A lot of major health problems start to reveal themselves as foot trouble, even though many of us don’t pay attention to taking care of our feet until a problem arises. The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body, with 52 bones, 66 joints and more than 200 tendons, muscles …
From the CTV news article: Summer vacations are nearly over and for many of us that means back to work time. As we prepare to make the return, Dr. Ronald Lepow, a podiatrist at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, Tx., suggests adding a comfortable pair of shoes onto your new season shopping list, especially for those who work on …
From the Massage Mag news article: The majority of massage therapists spend most of their days on their feet while working on clients. This can result in foot pain and stiffness. However, there are certain actions massage therapists can take when it comes to looking after their feet, potentially preventing pain in this area before it even starts. Let’s take …
From the Express news article: OUR feet have a hard time of it. We walk all day on them, squeezing them into unsuitable shoes with pointy toes and killer heels. Then, come summer, when the shops are full of strappy sandals, we often wish we had taken better care of them. It can be a bit of a chore to …
From the Health Harvard article: Do your gym shoes hurt your feet? Before you call the podiatrist, try the simple trick of adjusting your laces. The average pair of human feet travels some 75,000 miles by the time they turn 50, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. So, it’s no wonder many women experience some foot pain from time …
From the Daily Telegraph news article: CAROLINE McCulloch’s job is about helping people put their best foot forward. Her background as a podiatrist and physiotherapist set the foundation for her new career as a footwear designer creating shoes with “body mechanics in mind for women to feel comfortable and confident in”. McCulloch, helped by her podiatrist husband Alan, says it …
From the IOWA Public Radio news article: At least 35 people at the podiatry clinic of the Indian Health Service hospital in Winnebago, Neb., have possibly been exposed to Hepatitis and HIV. An instrument at the IHS clinic, which is near Sioux City, may not have been properly sterilized between patients. IHS is an agency within the U.S. Department of …
From the CBC news article: On top of the loss of her lower leg to an amputation, a Regina woman is facing the additional struggle of being unable to get a prosthesis that matches her skin tone. Rahab Wanjau, 30, had surgery last June to have the part of her leg below her knee removed. Wanjau said she did research …