Blog - Podiatrist in Wakefield, MA

Heavy Sports Involvement Can Result in Plantar Fasciitis

posted: Oct. 13, 2015.

Nearly 2 million people in the United States are affected by plantar fasciitis each year. While anyone can get plantar fasciitis, some say there has been an increase in recent Read more

Fashion Week Models End Events with Relaxed Looks and Ditch High Heels

posted: Oct. 05, 2015.

With New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week coming to an end, designers will be seen attending and presenting their shows with their hair pulled back and heels left Read more

The Wide Variety of Running Shoes Today Allows Everyone to Find the Proper Fit

posted: Sep. 28, 2015.

In the past couple of years, the running shoe market has skyrocketed with nearly thirty-five legitimate running shoe models currently for sale in the United States this year. Experts claim Read more

New Zealand Study Finds Tomatoes Trigger Gout

posted: Sep. 21, 2015.

According to a research conducted in New Zealand, where there is the most gout cases compared to anywhere else in the world, tomatoes may trigger gout attacks. In a survey Read more

Washington Redskins Lose Niles Paul due to Fractured Ankle

posted: Sep. 15, 2015.

Niles Paul of the Washington Redskins will be out for the remaining season due to a fractured ankle. The injury occurred while Paul was blocking on a run play during Read more

Celebrity Runners Share Marathon Running Tips

posted: Sep. 09, 2015.

Celebrity runners such as Tiki Barber, Katrina Bowden, and Uzo Aduba recently shared their marathon running tips while training for the Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, Read more

Wearing Softer Shoes or Going Barefoot Until Walking Can be Good for Infants and Toddlers

posted: Sep. 01, 2015.

When it comes to purchasing shoes for your baby’s feet, many professionals believe that babies and toddlers should not wear firm shoes before they are fully walking to allow proper Read more

Cleveland Brownsâ€™ Billy Winn Carried Off the Field due to Sprained Ankle

posted: Aug. 24, 2015.

Billy Winn of the Cleveland Browns has been diagnosed with a sprained right ankle after being examined by a trainer and then carted off the playing field. Winn is a Read more

Link between Foot Size and Obesity

posted: Aug. 19, 2015.

Laura West of the Society of Shoe Fitters shares that there is a link between foot size and obesity. The Celtic foot, for example, is significantly broader than the rest Read more

Converse Releasing New Supportive Version of Chuck Taylor All Stars

posted: Aug. 11, 2015.

Popular footwear company, Converse, has finally updated their Chuck Taylor’s by making a more supportive version of the shoe to be known as Chuck Taylor All Star II. The new Read more

Southpaw Actor Jake Gyllenhaal Regularly Participates in Barefoot Running

posted: Aug. 03, 2015.

Academy award nominated Hollywood Actor, Jake Gyllenhaal, is known for taking on intense roles where he needs to be extremely fit. Recently Gyllenhaal, the self-proclaimed exercise addict has taken up Read more

Study Finds Rebound Shoes Reduce Injury by Softening Impact on the Feet

posted: Jul. 27, 2015.

According to a study conducted at the University of Nevada and presented in the American Society of Biomechanics, when the foot hits in the ground while wearing rebound shoes, there Read more

Dancing With the Stars Champion Rumer Willis Sustains Stress Fracture

posted: Jul. 21, 2015.

Rumer Willis, winner of Dancing with the Stars season 20, recently sustained a stress fracture in her left foot keeping her from performing for the remainder of the Dancing with Read more

Dave Grohl Makes Foo Fightersâ€™ 20th Anniversary Appearance despite Broken Ankle

posted: Jul. 14, 2015.

Dave Grohl, front man for the Foo Fighters, recently broke his ankle jumping offstage during a concert in Sweden causing the band to cancel their European tour and their headlining Read more

Gladiator Sandals Causing Many Foot Problems

posted: Jul. 08, 2015.

Although sandals may be trendy and convenient during the summer, certain sandals can cause serious problems for feet. With strappy gladiator sandals in popular demand, come an array of potential Read more

Botox Helpful in Treating Neuropathy

posted: Jun. 29, 2015.

According to an animal study, Botox may be used to reduce neuropathy pain. Dr. Tony L. Yaksh of UC San Diego studied the effects of local and spinal injections of Read more

Standing on your Feet at Work Can Reduce Chances of Heart Attacks

posted: Jun. 23, 2015.

According to a study commissioned by the Public Health England and the Active Working Community Interest Company, standing on your feet for more than half of the day can reduce Read more

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