Blog - Podiatrist in Wakefield, MA

Flat Feet Can Worsen Over Time If Not Treated

posted: Feb. 21, 2015.

According to research published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, treatment and prevention of a flat foot can reduce the possibility of other major foot ailments. Flat fleet Read more

Cold Temperatures cut off Blood Supply to Toes

posted: Feb. 13, 2015.

A loss of blood circulation in the feet and legs is often caused by peripheral artery disease. Come the winter season, many people suffer from numb fingers and toes as Read more

Treatment for Sufferers of Plantar Fasciitis

posted: Feb. 06, 2015.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one million Americans are seen by doctors for symptoms of plantar fasciitis each year. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ligament that Read more

Running Doc Suggests that Severâ€™s Disease more likely in Children specializing in Sports

posted: Jan. 28, 2015.

According to the Running Doc, Michigan State University recently conducted a study of children that specialize in one sport year. The study suggested that these children are more susceptible to Read more

New Balance Uses 3D Printers to Customize Shoes for Runners

posted: Jan. 22, 2015.

New Balance Athletic Shoes Inc., in Boston is using 3D printers to make special running shoes for professional runners and Olympians to aid in their performance. Using video, pressure sensors, Read more

Eddie Vega Competes in 101 Barefoot Marathons for Shoeless Children

posted: Jan. 14, 2015.

This year, former Guam resident Eddie Vega, has completed 101 marathons while running barefoot in order to raise awareness and funds for young children in the Philippines and other countries Read more

Jack Wilshere of Arsenal to Miss the Rest of the Season due to Tackle on Ankle

posted: Jan. 07, 2015.

Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere suffered ligament damage to his left ankle due to a tackle from a Manchester United player during a recent game. The twenty-two year has to undergo Read more

U.S. Gymnast Rachel Gowey sustains Broken Ankle

posted: Jan. 01, 2015.

Aspiring gymnast Rachel Gowey broke her right ankle after a fall while practicing her beam dismount. The sixteen-year-old was training for the upcoming U.S. Gymnastics Championships when she took the Read more

Stanford University Research Team Develops Ground Breaking Diabetic Treatment

posted: Dec. 26, 2014.

A research team at Stanford University School of Medicine recently discovered a potential new way to quickly heal foot ulcers in diabetic patients. Dr. Geoffrey Gurthner and his colleagues developed Read more

Foot Pain relievable for the Elderly with Extra-depth Footwear

posted: Dec. 18, 2014.

According to a new study, adults over the age of 65 who were fitted for new extra-depth shoes experienced reduced pain and improved function. While extra-depth footwear is often marketed Read more

Kim Jong-un Disappears to Resolve Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

posted: Dec. 09, 2014.

It has recently appeared as though North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has disappeared from the public eye for a prolonged period of time after he was spotted limping due to Read more

Wearing the Wrong Fitting Running Shoe Can Cause Serious Injury

posted: Dec. 03, 2014.

DMC Sports Performance Academy manager Laura Ramus knows that wearing the wrong pair of running shoes can cause many injuries to the body. She knows since she almost fell victim Read more

Fallâ€™s Wet Weather makes practicing Everyday Foot Care Important

posted: Nov. 25, 2014.

Everyday foot care is a practice that should be maintained year-round, regardless of the season. There is no denying, however, that the unpredictable wet weather of fall makes it a Read more

Medical Student finds that those with Abnormal Biomechanics are more prone to Injury

posted: Nov. 20, 2014.

According to research from medical student Vanessa Mercieca, athletes with high arches or flat feet are more prone to the injuries caused by athletic demands imposed on the feet. Those Read more

Teaching Assistant Accuses Flip-Flops and Flat Shoes and Foot Pain Culprit, Not High Heels

posted: Nov. 12, 2014.

Michele Crow, a 41-year-old teaching assistant has always preferred flip-flops and flat shoes over high heels, never taking into consideration that flat shoes can create just as many problems. Crow Read more

Thunder God Vine Can Aid Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

posted: Nov. 06, 2014.

A recent study published in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases recently found that a Chinese herb known as thunder god vine may be an effective treatment for Rheumatoid Read more

Queens Park Rangers, FC Midfielder Set to Play Liverpool Game with Broken Toe

posted: Oct. 28, 2014.

Queens Park Rangers Football Club based in White City, London is considering allowing midfielder Niko Kranjcar to play the next couple of games despite having a broken toe. Kranjcar has Read more

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