Diabetes Foot Facts
PREVALENCE OF DIABETES
TOTAL: 23.6 million people – Nearly eight percent of the U.S. population has diabetes.
DIAGNOSED: 17.9 million people
UNDIAGNOSED: 5.7 million people
PREVALENCE OF DIABETES AMONG PEOPLE 20 YEARS OR OLDER
• AGE 20 YEARS OR OLDER: 23.5 million. Nearly 11 percent of all people in this age group have diabetes.
• AGE 60 YEARS OR OLDER: 12.2 million. Almost 23 percent of all people in this age group have diabetes.
• MEN: 12 million. Close to 11 percent of all men, aged 20 years or older, have diabetes; nearly one third do not know it.
• WOMEN: 11.5 million. Nearly 10 percent of all women aged 20 years or older have diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes is at least two to four times higher among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic/Latino American women, than among non-Hispanic white women.
PREVALENCE OF DIABETES BY RACE/ETHNICITY AMONG PEOPLE 20 YEARS OR OLDER
• AFRICAN-AMERICANS: Nearly 15 percent or close to 4 million of all non-Hispanic blacks, aged 20 years or older, has diabetes. On average, non-Hispanic blacks are 1.8 times more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanic whites of similar age.
• HISPANIC/LATINO-AMERICANS: Nearly 11 percent of Hispanic/Latino Americans aged 20 years or older have diabetes. Mexican Americans, the largest Hispanic/Latino subgroup, are almost two times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites.
• CAUCASIAN- AMERICANS: Close to 15 million or nearly 10 percent of all non-Hispanic whites, aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.
COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES
AMPUTATIONS
• About 60-70 percent of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of diabetic nerve damage (which often includes impaired sensation or pain in the feet or hands, slowed digestion of food in the stomach, etc.) Severe forms of diabetic nerve damage can lead to lower-extremity amputations.
• More than 60 percent of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations in the United States occur among people with diabetes.
• After an amputation, the chance of another amputation within 3 to 5 years is as high as 50 percent, according to the National Diabetes Education Program.
• The rate of amputation for people with diabetes is 10 times higher than for people without diabetes.
PREVENTING DIABETES COMPLICATIONS
• A podiatrist, a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) qualified by their education, training and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg, plays an integral role in a diabetes management team. Diabetes can affect many parts of the body and can lead to serious complications such as blindness, kidney damage, and lower-limb amputations. Working together, people with diabetes and their health care providers, such as a podiatric physician, can reduce the occurrence of these and other diabetes complications.
• Comprehensive foot care programs can reduce amputation rates by 45 percent to 85 percent.
Information for this fact sheet has been compiled using the latest statistics from the American Diabetes Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Marilyn Willour From Palm Springs Visits Your 2 Feet
Marilyn's search finally ended when she found "Your 2 Feet" in Seattle on Google. She wanted to buy a pair of the blue and white Freedoms that are currently on sale until the end of September.
Marilyn met her husband as a working romance. They both worked at JC Penny when they met. She was a sales clerk. He was working as a stock clerk until he moved up to management. Was it love at first site?
Marilyn worked at JC Penny for 35 years and retired in 1992. They are visiting Seattle for a JC Penny retirees reunion. This group meets every 2 years in different parts of the country. The next reunion will probably be on the East coast, maybe Nashville. Ross worked at JC Penny and will be getting his 50 year pin today at the convention being held at the Olive 8 Hyatt near "Your 2 Feet".
Ten years ago Marilyn's painful symptoms began in both feet. She was diagnosed with a neuroma on her left foot and plantar fascitis on her right. Walking was made even more painful when she was diagnosed with right hip arthritis. Her walking was severely limited due to her painful symptoms. After she got introduced to the Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear this all changed.
Her daughter was at a women's expo in Orange County where there was an exhibit of the Z-CoiL's. Her daughter called her mom and said, "I've found the shoes for you!" She knew how much her mom was suffering and had been looking everywhere for a shoe solution.
Marilyn bought her first pair of Z-CoiL's in 2003 from a franchise in Reno. She said," I got almost immediate relief. The change was so dramatic! I could now walk pain free 5 miles with no problems with anything."
I now have three pairs of Z-Coils, the Sidewinder sandal, the Taos clog, and the Z-Walker. My Z-Walkers are ready to bite the dust after 7 years of wearing them. I had to replace the coils twice, but the insides are now falling out. It's time to retire them. I am so glad to get my fourth pair of Z-CoiL's...and they are on sale!
Sometimes people ask, "What are those funny shoes?" Marilyn answers," These Z-CoiL's have helped me so much. Here is the name of the shoe (she writes the name on a card). Just look online for where to get them near where you live." She tells them how the Z-CoiL's have helped her. They respond, "I want to learn more about the Z-CoiL because I have pain also."
The latest inquiry was made while Ross and Marilyn were waiting to take a tram from Mt. Sanjacinto to the desert near Palm Springs. The mountain has hiking trails and different activities to do. A woman said "Where did you get your shoes? I've been looking for them every where." Since the woman was from Massachusetts, Marilyn recommended she inquire if the Z-CoiL's may be on exhibit at the Big E.
Ross and Marilyn are adventurous travelers. Some of their stops have been to Alaska, Canada, Europe and around the USA. In Massachusetts they were very enthused about the Big E. Six states participate in the Big E event. Each state has a replica of their state house on display.
Marilyn and Ross brightened our day with their visit. Have a great visit to Seattle...and Happy Trails!
Thursday, September 09, 2010
What is a Neuroma?
Neuromas
What is a Neuroma?
A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes that brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot.
The principal symptom associated with a neuroma is pain between the toes while walking. Those suffering from the condition often find relief by stopping their walk, taking off their shoe, and rubbing the affected area. At times, the patient will describe the pain as similar to having a stone in his or her shoe. The vast majority of people who develop neuromas are women.
Symptoms
•Pain in the forefoot and between the toes.
•Tingling and numbness in the ball of the foot.
•Swelling between the toes.
•Pain in the ball of the foot when weight is placed on it.
How Do You Get a Neuroma?
Although the exact cause for this condition is unclear, a number of factors can contribute to the formation of a neuroma.
Biomechanical deformities, such as a high-arched foot or a flat foot, can lead to the formation of a neuroma. These foot types bring on instability around the toe joints, leading to the development of the condition.
Trauma can cause damage to the nerve, resulting in inflammation or swelling of the nerve.
Improper footwear that causes the toes to be squeezed together is problematic. Avoid high-heeled shoes higher than two inches. Shoes at this height can increase pressure on the forefoot area.
Repeated stress, common to many occupations, can create or aggravate a neuroma.
What Can You Do for Relief?
Wear shoes with plenty of room for the toes to move, low heels, and laces or buckles that allow for width adjustment.
Wear shoes with thick, shock-absorbent soles and proper insoles that are designed to keep excessive pressure off of the foot.
High heels should be avoided whenever possible because they place undue strain on the forefoot and can contribute to a number of foot problems.
Resting the foot and massaging the affected area can temporarily alleviate neuroma pain. Use an ice pack to help to dull the pain and improve comfort.
For simple, undeveloped neuromas, a pair of thick-soled shoes with a wide toe box is often adequate treatment to relieve symptoms, allowing the condition to diminish on its own. For more severe conditions, however, podiatric medical treatment or surgery may be necessary to remove the tumor.
Use over-the-counter shoe pads. These pads can relieve pressure around the affected area.
Treatment by Your Podiatric Physician
Treatment options vary with the severity of each neuroma, and identifying the neuroma early in its development is important to avoid surgical correction. Podiatric medical care should be sought at the first sign of pain or discomfort; if left untreated, neuromas tend to get worse.
The primary goal of most early treatment regimens is to relieve pressure on areas where a neuroma develops. Your podiatric physician will examine and likely X-ray the affected area and suggest a treatment plan that best suits your individual case.
Padding and Taping: Special padding at the ball of the foot may change the abnormal foot function and relieve the symptoms caused by the neuroma.
Medication: Anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone injections can be prescribed to ease acute pain and inflammation caused by the neuroma.
Orthotic Devices: Custom shoe inserts made by your podiatrist may be useful in controlling foot function. An orthotic device may reduce symptoms and prevent the worsening of the condition.
Surgical Options: When early treatments fail and the neuroma progresses past the threshold for such options, podiatric surgery may become necessary. The procedure, which removes the inflamed and enlarged nerve, can usually be conducted on an outpatient basis, with a recovery time that is often just a few weeks. Your podiatric physician will thoroughly describe the surgical procedures to be used and the results you can expect. Any pain following surgery is easily managed with medications prescribed by your podiatrist.
Your Feet Aren’t Supposed to Hurt
Remember that foot pain is not normal, and any disruption in foot function limits your freedom and mobility. It is important to schedule an appointment with your podiatrist at the first sign of pain or discomfort in your feet, and follow proper maintenance guidelines to ensure their proper health for the rest of your life. The advice in this pamphlet should not be used as a substitute for a consultation or evaluation by a podiatric physician.
Neuroma Tips
•Wear shoes with plenty of room for the toes to move, low heels, and laces or buckles that allow for width adjustment. "Your 2 Feet" carries a diverse variety of these shoes for you to view.
•Wear shoes with thick, shock-absorbent soles and proper insoles that are designed to keep excessive pressure off of the foot. Choose from 5 different types of insoles/arch supports including custom made orthoses fabricated by Dr. Kerch.
•High heels should be avoided whenever possible because they place undue strain on the forefoot and can contribute to a number of foot problems.
•Resting the foot and massaging the affected area can temporarily alleviate neuroma pain. Use an ice pack to help to dull the pain and improve comfort.
•For simple, undeveloped neuromas, a pair of thick-soled shoes with a wide toe box is often adequate treatment to relieve symptoms, allowing the condition to diminish on its own. For more severe conditions, however, podiatric medical treatment or surgery may be necessary to remove the tumor.
•Use over-the-counter shoe pads. These pads can relieve pressure around the affected area. A specially designed metatarsal pad carried at "Your 2 Feet" can assist in relieving neuroma pain.
What is a Neuroma?
A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes that brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot.
The principal symptom associated with a neuroma is pain between the toes while walking. Those suffering from the condition often find relief by stopping their walk, taking off their shoe, and rubbing the affected area. At times, the patient will describe the pain as similar to having a stone in his or her shoe. The vast majority of people who develop neuromas are women.
Symptoms
•Pain in the forefoot and between the toes.
•Tingling and numbness in the ball of the foot.
•Swelling between the toes.
•Pain in the ball of the foot when weight is placed on it.
How Do You Get a Neuroma?
Although the exact cause for this condition is unclear, a number of factors can contribute to the formation of a neuroma.
Biomechanical deformities, such as a high-arched foot or a flat foot, can lead to the formation of a neuroma. These foot types bring on instability around the toe joints, leading to the development of the condition.
Trauma can cause damage to the nerve, resulting in inflammation or swelling of the nerve.
Improper footwear that causes the toes to be squeezed together is problematic. Avoid high-heeled shoes higher than two inches. Shoes at this height can increase pressure on the forefoot area.
Repeated stress, common to many occupations, can create or aggravate a neuroma.
What Can You Do for Relief?
Wear shoes with plenty of room for the toes to move, low heels, and laces or buckles that allow for width adjustment.
Wear shoes with thick, shock-absorbent soles and proper insoles that are designed to keep excessive pressure off of the foot.
High heels should be avoided whenever possible because they place undue strain on the forefoot and can contribute to a number of foot problems.
Resting the foot and massaging the affected area can temporarily alleviate neuroma pain. Use an ice pack to help to dull the pain and improve comfort.
For simple, undeveloped neuromas, a pair of thick-soled shoes with a wide toe box is often adequate treatment to relieve symptoms, allowing the condition to diminish on its own. For more severe conditions, however, podiatric medical treatment or surgery may be necessary to remove the tumor.
Use over-the-counter shoe pads. These pads can relieve pressure around the affected area.
Treatment by Your Podiatric Physician
Treatment options vary with the severity of each neuroma, and identifying the neuroma early in its development is important to avoid surgical correction. Podiatric medical care should be sought at the first sign of pain or discomfort; if left untreated, neuromas tend to get worse.
The primary goal of most early treatment regimens is to relieve pressure on areas where a neuroma develops. Your podiatric physician will examine and likely X-ray the affected area and suggest a treatment plan that best suits your individual case.
Padding and Taping: Special padding at the ball of the foot may change the abnormal foot function and relieve the symptoms caused by the neuroma.
Medication: Anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone injections can be prescribed to ease acute pain and inflammation caused by the neuroma.
Orthotic Devices: Custom shoe inserts made by your podiatrist may be useful in controlling foot function. An orthotic device may reduce symptoms and prevent the worsening of the condition.
Surgical Options: When early treatments fail and the neuroma progresses past the threshold for such options, podiatric surgery may become necessary. The procedure, which removes the inflamed and enlarged nerve, can usually be conducted on an outpatient basis, with a recovery time that is often just a few weeks. Your podiatric physician will thoroughly describe the surgical procedures to be used and the results you can expect. Any pain following surgery is easily managed with medications prescribed by your podiatrist.
Your Feet Aren’t Supposed to Hurt
Remember that foot pain is not normal, and any disruption in foot function limits your freedom and mobility. It is important to schedule an appointment with your podiatrist at the first sign of pain or discomfort in your feet, and follow proper maintenance guidelines to ensure their proper health for the rest of your life. The advice in this pamphlet should not be used as a substitute for a consultation or evaluation by a podiatric physician.
Neuroma Tips
•Wear shoes with plenty of room for the toes to move, low heels, and laces or buckles that allow for width adjustment. "Your 2 Feet" carries a diverse variety of these shoes for you to view.
•Wear shoes with thick, shock-absorbent soles and proper insoles that are designed to keep excessive pressure off of the foot. Choose from 5 different types of insoles/arch supports including custom made orthoses fabricated by Dr. Kerch.
•High heels should be avoided whenever possible because they place undue strain on the forefoot and can contribute to a number of foot problems.
•Resting the foot and massaging the affected area can temporarily alleviate neuroma pain. Use an ice pack to help to dull the pain and improve comfort.
•For simple, undeveloped neuromas, a pair of thick-soled shoes with a wide toe box is often adequate treatment to relieve symptoms, allowing the condition to diminish on its own. For more severe conditions, however, podiatric medical treatment or surgery may be necessary to remove the tumor.
•Use over-the-counter shoe pads. These pads can relieve pressure around the affected area. A specially designed metatarsal pad carried at "Your 2 Feet" can assist in relieving neuroma pain.
Fall Fashion, Year Round Comfort
We are proud to announce Your 2 Feet will be showcasing an extension of the Aetrex brand of shoes. A shipment of limited supplies of the new Berry collection from Aetrex is being assembled for shipment to Your 2 Feet. The styles/colors/ sizes were ordered months ago.
We mentioned the Berry arrival in the recent newsletter.
If your choice is not in this shipment, we can check availability and do a special order for you.
Style Choices: Mary Jane, Slip-on, Clog
Color Choices are Blackberry, Blueberry, Mulberry, Raspberry, Cocoberry, Appleberry, Cranberry, Boysenberry
Mochaberry shade comes in the Mary Jane style only.
The Berries come in different width (some styles) and in half sizes.
A special feature of the Berries is the patented Mozaic Insole. It's a pressure relief insole for customized comfort.
The sandalistas for the summer (we have a limited supply left), have the same Mosaic Insole. Not to mention the top of the line over the counter orthotics Aetrex fabricates. The sandalistas are now on sale for 25% off.
Your 2 Feet can testify that every Aetrex product we carry is manufactured with the same quality materials and amount of arch support.
Aetrex has found the right balance combining comfort, arch support, styles and a variety of choices.
You are going to love these shoes.
Choose from the Mary Jane, slip-on and clog collection.
Style Choices: Mary Jane, Slip-on, Clog
Color Choices are Blackberry, Blueberry, Mulberry, Raspberry, Cocoberry, Appleberry, Cranberry, Boysenberry
Mochaberry shade comes in the Mary Jane style only.
The Berries come in different width (some styles) and in half sizes.
A special feature of the Berries is the patented Mozaic Insole. It's a pressure relief insole for customized comfort.
The sandalistas for the summer (we have a limited supply left), have the same Mosaic Insole. Not to mention the top of the line over the counter orthotics Aetrex fabricates. The sandalistas are now on sale for 25% off.
Your 2 Feet can testify that every Aetrex product we carry is manufactured with the same quality materials and amount of arch support.
Aetrex has found the right balance combining comfort, arch support, styles and a variety of choices.
You are going to love these shoes.
Choose from the Mary Jane, slip-on and clog collection.
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Your 2 Feet Introduces New Aetrex Berries
Your 2 Feet Introduces New Aetrex Berries Clog, Slip-on and Mary-Jane Casual Comfort Footwear“Your 2 Feet” is proud to introduce the new women’s collection, Berries by Aetrex. Berries are a casual comfort footwear featuring innovative technologies in fit and flexibility and are made with both stretch and memory foam. and memory foam.
PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 05, 2010 – FOOTWEAR INNOVATION AND CUSTOMIZATION ARE FOUND IN BERRIES BY AETREX
Seattle, WA, 2010) – "Your 2 Feet", formerly Z-CoiL of Seattle, is excited to announce that the new Berries line are in the store. Aetrex Worldwide Inc., women’s collection, BERRIES BY AETREX, is an innovative casual comfort footwear. Berries features new technologies in fit and flexibility, and is the first shoe on the market made with both stretch and memory foam. Combining this technology with styles that include a variety of rich spring colors is further proof of Aetrex’s commitment to spearheading innovations in pain-relieving footwear and foot care products. Give your feet some relief and still look great at the same time.
This new Berries collection combines extraordinary comfort using stretch and memory
foam with “pop” colors consumers crave come springtime. Among the key features is the patented Mozaic Customization Technology that is built into the footbed for customized comfort. There are stretch fabric uppers for superior flexibility, adjustable straps and memory foam linings for optimum fit and customized comfort -- casual enough to slip on in a hurry, but stylish enough to make a statement.
"Your 2 Feet" offers three styles in the Berries collection that fit any occasion. The Clog, the signature style of the new line, will be available in several colors. Other styles include the Mary Jane and Slip-on.
“Most importantly, Berries are completely unrestrictive. They naturally conform to your feet, without any pressure or discomfort,” said Susan Ryder, Aetrex’s Women’s Product Director, who designed the line. “What’s more, the color palate includes lavender and orange as well as rich burgundy and olives that will capture customer’s attention.”
The Berries meet the goals of our mission at "Your 2 Feet". Our philosophy of offering pain relief, wellness and comfort is found in all of our products.
The Berries Collection will retail at $99 for these three styles and are available now at "Your 2 Feet" to add to your shoe wardrobe.
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Our mission is to offer you expert pain relieving advice 7 days a week focusing on getting you back to the activities you love. http://www.Your2Feet.com offers products from A-Z designed to relieve your foot, leg or back pain, a "One Stop Foot Shop". "Your 2 Feet", formerly Z-CoiL of Seattle, is the Seattle franchise for styles of the Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear. See our blog for testimonials http://www.Your2Feet.blogspot.com
Brands found here: Ryn, The Next Generation Rocker Sole; "Somnio, The Perfect Fit”; Crocs Rx.; Medical and diabetic shoes; Therapeutic, performance toe socks and supportive socks; shoelaces; treatment for athletes foot; biofreeze to relieve pain; four different kinds of arch supports/orthotics. A free I-step pressure analysis gives information to choose the right type of orthotic that we stock for your arch type. Laser stance and gait analyses can be evaluated to do a perfect fit in the "Somnio”. Custom orthotics are made by podiatrist.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Bellevue Dermatologist Shares Z-CoiL Experience and Offers Timely Advice
Carla Bauman, MD is a repeat customer at "Your 2 Feet", formerly Z-CoiL of Seattle.
Dr. Bauman says: "As a dermatologist, I am on my feet for many hours per day. I specialize in treating skin cancer. I was looking for a solution for relieving my knee, back and neck pain that I get after a long work week."
Dr. Bauman found out about the Z-CoiL's from a long term friend who is a head and neck surgeon in Bellevue. Dr. Bauman says,"I got turned on to the Z-CoiL's 3 years ago and I have never looked back. My knee, back and neck pain are nearly resolved, unless I don't wear my Z-CoiLs."
She continues: "As of today, I now have 7 pairs of Z-CoiL styles: Mary Janes; with the purchase today I have 2 pairs of clogs (my dog chewed up my first pair); 2 pairs of Tias (T-strap) in black and blue; with my purchase today I have 2 pairs of the Z-breeze. I bought all of my shoes from "Your 2 Feet". My priority is comfort at the end of the day."
Dr. Bauman follows in the footsteps of her father's profession. He was a prominent dermatologist. She thinks he might have relieved so many of his back pain issues if he had worn the Z-CoiL's.
Dr. Bauman stresses the importance of having your skin professionally evaluated for suspicious signs of skin cancer. For instance this might be a mole or skin raised that shows any of the following characteristics:
1. Asymmetry (one side different than the other)
2. Borders irregular (not smooth borders)
3. Color variation (change in color)
4. Diameter greater than 6 mm.
5. Evolving (any change of any kind)
The best practice is to avoid the sun, wear a chemical free mineral based sunscreen on exposed areas, and use skin protection from the sun's damaging UV rays such a hat and/or an umbrella.
Dr. Bauman is an advocate for you to "Take care of your feet and your skin".
Carla Bauman, MD is accepting new patients for evaluation and treatment of skin cancer or cosmetic surgery.
Bel-Red Dermatology
1260 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-455-3376
http://www.cjbmd.com/
Dr. Bauman says: "As a dermatologist, I am on my feet for many hours per day. I specialize in treating skin cancer. I was looking for a solution for relieving my knee, back and neck pain that I get after a long work week."
Dr. Bauman found out about the Z-CoiL's from a long term friend who is a head and neck surgeon in Bellevue. Dr. Bauman says,"I got turned on to the Z-CoiL's 3 years ago and I have never looked back. My knee, back and neck pain are nearly resolved, unless I don't wear my Z-CoiLs."
She continues: "As of today, I now have 7 pairs of Z-CoiL styles: Mary Janes; with the purchase today I have 2 pairs of clogs (my dog chewed up my first pair); 2 pairs of Tias (T-strap) in black and blue; with my purchase today I have 2 pairs of the Z-breeze. I bought all of my shoes from "Your 2 Feet". My priority is comfort at the end of the day."
Dr. Bauman follows in the footsteps of her father's profession. He was a prominent dermatologist. She thinks he might have relieved so many of his back pain issues if he had worn the Z-CoiL's.
Dr. Bauman stresses the importance of having your skin professionally evaluated for suspicious signs of skin cancer. For instance this might be a mole or skin raised that shows any of the following characteristics:
1. Asymmetry (one side different than the other)
2. Borders irregular (not smooth borders)
3. Color variation (change in color)
4. Diameter greater than 6 mm.
5. Evolving (any change of any kind)
The best practice is to avoid the sun, wear a chemical free mineral based sunscreen on exposed areas, and use skin protection from the sun's damaging UV rays such a hat and/or an umbrella.
Dr. Bauman is an advocate for you to "Take care of your feet and your skin".
Carla Bauman, MD is accepting new patients for evaluation and treatment of skin cancer or cosmetic surgery.
Bel-Red Dermatology
1260 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-455-3376
http://www.cjbmd.com/
Plantar Fascitis and Back Pain Relief For The Rice's
Jeff and Kathy came in to "Your 2 Feet", formerly Z-CoiL of Seattle, to buy their 7th and 3rd pair of Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear respectively.
Jeff has been wearing his Z-CoiL's for 10 years because they help relieve his back pain from disc deterioration.
Jeff has been working for 34 years as a machinist making bakery equipment for Belshaw Manufacturing. This work entails a lot of bending and, he says, "I got old". He wears his steel toe Z-Walkers at work.
Jeff has two years to retire and is looking forward to traveling the US in his RV. So far they have taken two week road trips to Arizona and other RV parks locally. Arizona was so hot on his Arizona trip the glue "let go" on the seams of his Z-walker shoes.
Jeff and Kathy live in Bonney Lake. Jeff first heard about the Z-CoiL's from his chiropractor who recommended them. He purchased his first pair of Z-CoiLs 10 years ago from the now closed Puyallup store. He tried the Z-CoiL's and "loved them". After a month adjustment period, he noticed the Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear helped his back. He says, " I recommend the Z-CoiLs to anyone who asks about them, like the sales clerks in stores. I tell them they really helped me and everyone should wear them. I wouldn't wear anything else."
The 6th and 7th pair he just bought are the Black Freedom athletic shoes and the sidewinder sandal. As mentioned earlier he owns the steel toe z-walkers and a few pairs without a steel toes.
Kathy Rice bought her first pair of Z-CoiL's one year ago when she saw how much relief her husband got and she was seeking relief. When she walks any distance she wears the Z-CoiL since they help relieve her plantar fascitis pain. She works in a refridgerated truck bending a lot on a ridged surface so she is unable to wear the shoes at work. She wanted a summer and a winter pair so she added a black freedom and a sidewinder sandal to her pain relief collection of Z-CoiL's.
Kathy and Jeff have discovered the pain relieving features of the Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear and are eager to share their story. Come tell us your experiences so we can add them to the growing list of success stories from "Your 2 Feet" located at the base of Capital Hill in Seattle-1201 Pine St. 206-838-7338
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Geeks Unite With QR Codes...Snap It!
QR Code points to the url for viewing interviews of Your 2 Feet customers reactions to wearing their Z-coil footwear. Note that the white border is part of the encoding.A QR Code is a matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), readable by QR scanners, mobiles phones with camera, and smartphones.
Friday, August 06, 2010
Evaluation and Prevention of Diabetic Neuropathy
Early findings and diagnoses can direct your podiatrist on the most expedient treatment and prevention of complications. When you notice that your foot feels "different", seek immediate attention, especially if you are a diabetic.
Diabetic Neuropathy is a debilitating disorder that occurs in nearly 50 percent of patients with diabetes. It is a late finding in type 1 diabetes but can be an early finding in type 2 diabetes. The primary types of diabetic neuropathy are sensorimotor and autonomic. Patients may present with only one type of diabetic neuropathy or may develop combinations of neuropathies (e.g., distal symmetric polyneuropathy and autonomic neuropathy). Distal symmetric polyneuropathy is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy also can cause motor deficits, silent cardiac ischemia, orthostatic hypotension, vasomotor instability, hyperhidrosis, gastroparesis, bladder dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction. Strict glycemic control and good daily foot care are key to preventing complications of diabetic neuropathy.
Diabetic neuropathy can affect any part of the nervous system. This nerve disorder should be suspected in all patients with type 2 diabetes and in patients who have had type 1 diabetes for more than five years. In some instances, patients with diabetic neuropathy have few complaints, but their physical examination reveals mild to moderately severe sensory loss. Idiopathic neuropathy has been found to precede the onset of type 2 diabetes or to occur as an early finding in the disease
If you have diabetes keep educated about proper foot care and check your feet daily.
Enroll in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program that allows for reimbursement for qualified diabetics and qualified shoes.
You should have an annual foot examination by a podiatrist or other health care professional.
Diabetic Neuropathy is a debilitating disorder that occurs in nearly 50 percent of patients with diabetes. It is a late finding in type 1 diabetes but can be an early finding in type 2 diabetes. The primary types of diabetic neuropathy are sensorimotor and autonomic. Patients may present with only one type of diabetic neuropathy or may develop combinations of neuropathies (e.g., distal symmetric polyneuropathy and autonomic neuropathy). Distal symmetric polyneuropathy is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy also can cause motor deficits, silent cardiac ischemia, orthostatic hypotension, vasomotor instability, hyperhidrosis, gastroparesis, bladder dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction. Strict glycemic control and good daily foot care are key to preventing complications of diabetic neuropathy.
Diabetic neuropathy can affect any part of the nervous system. This nerve disorder should be suspected in all patients with type 2 diabetes and in patients who have had type 1 diabetes for more than five years. In some instances, patients with diabetic neuropathy have few complaints, but their physical examination reveals mild to moderately severe sensory loss. Idiopathic neuropathy has been found to precede the onset of type 2 diabetes or to occur as an early finding in the disease
If you have diabetes keep educated about proper foot care and check your feet daily.
Enroll in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program that allows for reimbursement for qualified diabetics and qualified shoes.
You should have an annual foot examination by a podiatrist or other health care professional.
Conveniently Dr. Kerch, ABPS certified and FACFS member,is accepting new patients. Due to her experience treating diabetic complications over the years, she is very invested in early diagnoses, prevention and treatment. Beginning with conservative care, she can begin the process of enrolling you in the Medicare Shoe Reimbursement Program. Since Dr. Kerch's Clinic is located behind the Your 2 Feet Pain Relief Shoe and Product Store (A-Z), you will have easy access to a vast array of qualified shoes to choose from.
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Diabetic Serious Complication and Prevention
Rare Diabetes Foot Complication Becoming More Common
Few patients or care providers know about this limb-threatening foot condition, or its warning signs:
At first, Kim Schraeder didn't worry about the swelling in her left foot. After all, it was pulling double-duty while her other foot recovered from surgery.
"I have a high threshold for pain," she says. "It hurt to walk on it, but I didn't think it was serious."
Just a year earlier, doctors diagnosed the 48-year-old mother of four with diabetes. The recent surgery on her right foot corrected a bunion to prevent reoccurring diabetic ulcers. As Schraeder's bunion recovery moved forward, her left foot moved outwards. Her ankle bent inwards. The foot grew so swollen none of her shoes fit. The skin was warm and red. Schraeder started to worry.
During a follow-up visit with her podiatrist, she spoke up. Her doctor took one look and said, "We have a problem."
Schraeder was diagnosed with a rare diabetic complication called Charcot foot. It is estimated to affect less than one percent of people with diabetes. Now doctors with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons say Charcot foot's prevalence appears to be growing as more Americans get diabetes. Some worry that few patients - or their diabetes care providers - seem to know about this complication or its warning signs.
Charcot foot is a sudden softening of the foot's bones caused by severe neuropathy, or nerve damage, a common diabetic foot complication. It can trigger an avalanche of problems, including joint loss, fractures, collapse of the arch, massive deformity, ulcers, amputation, and even death. As the disorder progresses, the bottom of the foot can become convex, bulging like the hull of a ship. Since most people with Charcot cannot feel pain in their lower extremities, they continue walking on the foot, causing further injury.
Charcot cannot be reversed, but its destructive effects can be stopped if the complication is detected early.
The symptoms of Charcot foot appear suddenly. They include warm and red skin, swelling and pain. A person with diabetes who has a red, hot, swollen foot or ankle requires emergency medical care because these can also be symptoms of deep vein thrombosis or an infection.
Doctors say Charcot's ambiguous symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis. Since patients don't feel pain, doctors may presume the swelling is due to infection and prescribe antibiotics. Meanwhile the patient continues walking on a foot that is collapsing.
"More people with diabetes, their families and their care providers need to know about Charcot foot," says J. T. Marcoux. DPM, FACFAS, one of only a handful of Massachusetts foot and ankle surgeons who performs Charcot foot reconstructions. "When I diagnose a patient with this complication, I telephone their primary care doctor and educate them about it as well."
Schraeder says no one told her about Charcot. "It was not even in my vocabulary," she says. "If someone had educated me, I think I would have been more aware that I had a major problem."
But educating patients and their care providers is only half the battle. Keith Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS is the Houston foot and ankle surgeon who diagnosed and reconstructed Schraeder's Charcot foot. He and Marcoux say there's little they can do when patients are apathetic or in "diabetic denial."
"I've had patients who are literally blind, on dialysis and neuropathic who refuse to admit they have diabetes," says Jacobson. "I have seen horrific deformities with this condition."
Marcoux tells of a middle-aged woman he diagnosed with Charcot. Typically the first order of business is to immobilize the foot by putting the patient in a boot or cast, and to keep the patient off the foot by using crutches or a wheelchair. Marcoux says his patient was "in massive denial" about her Charcot diagnosis.
"I tried to get her off the foot, but she wouldn't do it" he says, "Six months later she came in with a bone infection and a gaping hole in her foot."
Foot and ankle surgeons expect to see more patients like that as diabetes rates soar.
Today, Schraeder is back to walking on both feet. Three months after her Charcot diagnosis, she underwent reconstructive surgery. Her recovery included spending three months in a "halo" external fixator where a series of pins and screws are placed into the bones and connected to clamps and rods outside the skin. She then wore a custom shoe boot for nearly a year.
The experience taught her four children to appreciate their mother a lot more, since all the cooking, cleaning, and laundry fell on their shoulders.
"They're all like hawks now," she says. "If I'm sitting here with bare feet, they'll look to make sure they're not red, hot and swollen."
Conveniently Dr. Kerch, ABPS certified and FACFS member, is accepting new patients. Due to her experience treating diabetic complications over the past 28 years, she is very invested in early diagnoses, prevention and treatment. Beginning with conservative care, she can begin the process of enrolling you in the Medicare Shoe Reimbursement Program. Since Dr. Kerch's Clinic is located behind the Your 2 Feet Pain Relief Shoe and Product Store (A-Z), you will have easy access to a vast array of qualified shoes to choose from.
Few patients or care providers know about this limb-threatening foot condition, or its warning signs:
At first, Kim Schraeder didn't worry about the swelling in her left foot. After all, it was pulling double-duty while her other foot recovered from surgery.
"I have a high threshold for pain," she says. "It hurt to walk on it, but I didn't think it was serious."
Just a year earlier, doctors diagnosed the 48-year-old mother of four with diabetes. The recent surgery on her right foot corrected a bunion to prevent reoccurring diabetic ulcers. As Schraeder's bunion recovery moved forward, her left foot moved outwards. Her ankle bent inwards. The foot grew so swollen none of her shoes fit. The skin was warm and red. Schraeder started to worry.
During a follow-up visit with her podiatrist, she spoke up. Her doctor took one look and said, "We have a problem."
Schraeder was diagnosed with a rare diabetic complication called Charcot foot. It is estimated to affect less than one percent of people with diabetes. Now doctors with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons say Charcot foot's prevalence appears to be growing as more Americans get diabetes. Some worry that few patients - or their diabetes care providers - seem to know about this complication or its warning signs.
Charcot foot is a sudden softening of the foot's bones caused by severe neuropathy, or nerve damage, a common diabetic foot complication. It can trigger an avalanche of problems, including joint loss, fractures, collapse of the arch, massive deformity, ulcers, amputation, and even death. As the disorder progresses, the bottom of the foot can become convex, bulging like the hull of a ship. Since most people with Charcot cannot feel pain in their lower extremities, they continue walking on the foot, causing further injury.
Charcot cannot be reversed, but its destructive effects can be stopped if the complication is detected early.
The symptoms of Charcot foot appear suddenly. They include warm and red skin, swelling and pain. A person with diabetes who has a red, hot, swollen foot or ankle requires emergency medical care because these can also be symptoms of deep vein thrombosis or an infection.
Doctors say Charcot's ambiguous symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis. Since patients don't feel pain, doctors may presume the swelling is due to infection and prescribe antibiotics. Meanwhile the patient continues walking on a foot that is collapsing.
"More people with diabetes, their families and their care providers need to know about Charcot foot," says J. T. Marcoux. DPM, FACFAS, one of only a handful of Massachusetts foot and ankle surgeons who performs Charcot foot reconstructions. "When I diagnose a patient with this complication, I telephone their primary care doctor and educate them about it as well."
Schraeder says no one told her about Charcot. "It was not even in my vocabulary," she says. "If someone had educated me, I think I would have been more aware that I had a major problem."
But educating patients and their care providers is only half the battle. Keith Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS is the Houston foot and ankle surgeon who diagnosed and reconstructed Schraeder's Charcot foot. He and Marcoux say there's little they can do when patients are apathetic or in "diabetic denial."
"I've had patients who are literally blind, on dialysis and neuropathic who refuse to admit they have diabetes," says Jacobson. "I have seen horrific deformities with this condition."
Marcoux tells of a middle-aged woman he diagnosed with Charcot. Typically the first order of business is to immobilize the foot by putting the patient in a boot or cast, and to keep the patient off the foot by using crutches or a wheelchair. Marcoux says his patient was "in massive denial" about her Charcot diagnosis.
"I tried to get her off the foot, but she wouldn't do it" he says, "Six months later she came in with a bone infection and a gaping hole in her foot."
Foot and ankle surgeons expect to see more patients like that as diabetes rates soar.
Today, Schraeder is back to walking on both feet. Three months after her Charcot diagnosis, she underwent reconstructive surgery. Her recovery included spending three months in a "halo" external fixator where a series of pins and screws are placed into the bones and connected to clamps and rods outside the skin. She then wore a custom shoe boot for nearly a year.
The experience taught her four children to appreciate their mother a lot more, since all the cooking, cleaning, and laundry fell on their shoulders.
"They're all like hawks now," she says. "If I'm sitting here with bare feet, they'll look to make sure they're not red, hot and swollen."
Conveniently Dr. Kerch, ABPS certified and FACFS member, is accepting new patients. Due to her experience treating diabetic complications over the past 28 years, she is very invested in early diagnoses, prevention and treatment. Beginning with conservative care, she can begin the process of enrolling you in the Medicare Shoe Reimbursement Program. Since Dr. Kerch's Clinic is located behind the Your 2 Feet Pain Relief Shoe and Product Store (A-Z), you will have easy access to a vast array of qualified shoes to choose from.
Diabetic Self-Exam and Dr. Kerch Starts Your Process for Medicare Shoe Reimbursement Program
Foot Care For Diabetics
A regular self-exam will show indications for further follow-up:
1. Balance. A good test for balance involves standing on one foot, with your arms out to the side and your eyes closed. If you are less than 30 years old, you should be able to balance for 15 seconds, 30-40 years old for 12 seconds, 40-50 years old for 10 seconds and over 50 years old for seven seconds. This can be improved with exercises.
2. Circulation. Look at the color of your toes. Are they red, pink, purple or blue? Press down on the nail of your big toe until the color blanches. Now let go and allow the blood flow to return to your toe. The return of normal color should take 2-5 seconds in a person with average circulation.
At Your 2 Feet you can choose from the Jobst styles of support stockings. Support stockings are to be put on first thing in the morning so the compression will help pump the circulation back to your heart all day long. If you have haven't tried Jobst support hose yet, they are different than other brands of support hose.
3. Flexibility. How flexible are your toes? Try to pick up a marble or a small dish towel. To test your ankle flexibility, hang your heel off of a stair. Now let the heel go below the level of the stair. If this causes pain, stop the test. If your heel goes below the level of the stair without causing strain in your calf, that is a goof sign. If there is some strain, this can be improved with flexibility exercises.
4.Pain. There should be no pain in the average foot.
5. Sensation. Take a pencil eraser and lightly run it on the top, bottom and both sides of your feet. The sensation should feel equal in all quadrants. It may tickle on the bottom of the feet. That is normal. The last paragraph outlines how Dr. Kerch works with Your 2 Feet in fitting you with the proper diabetic footwear.
6. Skin. Check your skin for calluses, blisters or areas of irritation. Stand next to your shoes. Are they shaped like your feet or are they causing areas of constriction that may result in calluses, blisters or irritation? Put your hand inside your shoe. Are there seams, tacks or rough places in the shoe that correspond to the areas of irritation, calluses or blisters on your feet?
The following items may result in burns and you should NOT be using:
A. Hot tap water or super-heated water from the "Insta hot" faucet used on towels which are wrapped in additional layers of towels, chucks, or blankets.
B. Towels, rice packs or anything else heated in the microwave that is intended for food (temperature limit is not controlled; it’s also a fire risk).
C. A disposable latex glove filled with hot tap water. Even if mixed with cold tap water, the glove can burst and spill on the patient causing a burn.
7. If you have diabetes, keep educated about proper foot care and check your feet daily.
You should have an annual foot examination by a podiatrist or other health care professional.
Conveniently Dr. Kerch, ABPS certified and FACFS member is accepting new patients. Due to her experience treating diabetic complications over the years, she is very invested in early diagnoses, prevention and treatment. Beginning with conservative care, she can begin the process of enrolling you in the Medicare Shoe Reimbursement Program. Since Dr. Kerch's Clinic is located behind the Your 2 Feet Pain Relief Shoe and Product Store (A-Z), you will have easy access to a vast array of qualified shoes to choose from.
Monday, August 02, 2010
Fitflop "Trunk Show"
Come Join us tommorrow Aug 3 for a very special event!
The representative from Fitflop, Candace, will be with us from 11AM-1PM, although she may stay until 3PM.
She will be giving a free pedometer with every fitflop purchase.
Come see all the fun styles that exercise your legs when you walk with them.
As an added incentive enjoy $10.00 off each fitflop purchase tommorrow! Now's the time to stock up on your Fitflop's.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Donald Bordner Now Has 16 Pairs of Z-CoiL's!
If Your 2 Feet had a Hall of Fame, Don would be named to it.
Pictured is our customer of the month Don Bordner, a 75 year old called by his co-workers Don Juan. He charms the elderly woman at the dances he goes to. One of the women said, "I've got a live one!."
With the 3 new pairs of shoes he just bought here, he has 16 pairs of Z-CoiL's. Today he bought 2 pairs of Santa Fe's and a pair of Taos Zipper shoes. His first pair was purchased when Z-CoiL first came to this area. He met Al Gallegos, the Z-CoiL inventor, at the Bellevue stores grand opening. (Bellevue's Z-CoiL store closed).
The variety of Z-CoiL's is for the opera, dancing, driving metro buses, walking, and running around Greenlake.
He is a role model for graceful aging. His secret? He credits Z-CoiL's and tells all his co-workers Z-CoiL's are why his knees don't give out and why he has more zip than men half his age.
As a metro bus driver he is required to wear his Z-CoiL's with covered coils (all Z-CoiL shoes with open coils can be converted to covered coils). The "official policy" of Metro says- No self-respecting bus driver would be allowed to show his springs. Until the Z-CoiL wearing bus drivers took Metro to civil court, they were not allowed to wear the Z-CoiL's at all. They were concerned the coils might get caught in the pedal. Don says," We drive with our toes, so why is there a problem?"
Don is the Renaissance man epitomizing we are as young as our heart.
Tante Barruga Visits Seattle From Oahu
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Tante came to Seattle to catch the Alaska cruise ship. He traveled with a group celebrating their 40th class reunion. They all graduated from Farrington High School in Oahu.
What is a trip to Seattle without stopping in to see what's up with Your 2 Feet. He needed summer sandals that breathe. He left with a pair of Fitflops. Fitflops have the wobbleboard technology that allows for extra circulation and muscle action during gait. Trim those buns!
Somnio Expands Product Styles
Cory, the Somnio representative for this region, stopped by to show ALL the choices of Somnio brand shoes available. Currently we carry three lines of the athletic shoe for men and for women.
The adjustable aspects of the shoe is what makes it so unique.
The whole process, including insertion of parts into the shoe, takes just a few minutes. The result is a fully assembled, customized shoe that you can walk away with.
The Somnio fit process works in 5 easy steps:
1.The individual stands on our patented Line-Up device.
2.The fitter adjusts the varus until the knee is aligned.
3.The fitter uses the arch ball to select the correct footbed.
4.The fitter uses the chart to select the correct Ind-X inserts.
5.Then, the fitter slides the F.E.A.T system into the shoe for the individual to try.
BEYOND SHOE SIZE AND PRONATION: HOW TO TRULY CUSTOMIZE A SHOE.
The Line Up Measuring Device is our patented fitting tool.
Judy Ackerman is a Loyal Everett Customer
Judy came from No. Everett to shop at Your 2 Feet, formerly Z-CoiL of Seattle. She's been wearing Z-CoiL's for 5 years, but also wears our medical grade crocs. She went to Ballard for her first pair of Z-CoiL's, the Freedom Black. Last year she came to Your 2 Feet to purchase a pair of Mary Jane's. Added to her collection is a black sandal. Her discovery of how the shoes work was from people wearing them. She stopped to ask about them and where they got them. Pam came with her today and bought a pair of Z-CoiL's.She's been a loyal Fred Meyer employee in the garden center for 8 years. After an injury and when arthritis set in her hands she had work only seasonally 4 years ago. She fell into her home rockery 4 years ago and split open her right leg. The hand injury was extensive with many complications in healing. Back injuries make her have a touchy "slippery" disc.
She says, "The leg and back pain cleared up after I started wearing Z-CoiL's. They helped me reduce impact so my back pain went to zero. Z-CoiL's help strengthen my inner core muscles. I feel elated because of the spring in my step." Her interest in the Z-CoiL's was also spurred from a search for a remedy for the pain in the side of her right foot. The muscle stiffness went away with the Z-CoiL's. Massage and orthotics did not seem to help much.
She continues," I refer people to Your 2 Feet 3-6 times a week at Fred Meyer because people ask about them. I sometimes get off the wall comments like-What's with the shoes?. I explain what the Z-CoiL's do for you, how they have helped me over time including the side and bottom of my right foot."
Thanks Judy for being such a loyal customer, for coming from so far, and for showing your friend Pam a way toward better health.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
A Winning Strategy: Don't Play Through Pain
Timely treatment and rehabilitation key to proper healing
Sometimes athletes can be their own worst enemy especially when they continue to play following an injury to a foot or ankle. To ensure proper recovery from an injury, athletes should seek a proper diagnosis, prompt treatment and full healing and rehabilitation.
Athletes often misunderstand how serious an injury can be and try to rush back into competition without appropriate treatment and rehabilitation. Some of the most difficult cases seen by foot and ankle surgeons are those in which athletes have continued to play after an injury. Orlando, Florida, foot and ankle surgeon, Robert Duggan, DPM, FACFAS, says, “Athletes often make the mistake of ignoring what seems like a minor foot or ankle injury because they are able to walk. Serious injuries can exist even when the foot or ankle is able to accept weight or pressure.”
One such injury involves the Lisfranc joint, on the top of the foot. It’s possible to walk with a Lisfranc injury, but this can lead to damage to the soft tissues of the foot or even chronic conditions such as arthritis. “Sometimes the pain of this injury is mistaken for an ankle sprain, but treatment for the two conditions is very different,” Dr. Duggan comments.
Another injury that may be overlooked is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal—the bone that runs along the outer side of the foot. This can accompany an ankle sprain, or the athlete may think it’s a sprain. However, this injury is difficult to heal, and continuing to participate in sports will make it worse.
Playing with pain is never a good strategy for athletes. Prompt treatment is. “Foot and ankle surgeons can determine the best course of treatment for the specific injury and help get athletes back into the game,” Dr. Duggan comments.
Sometimes athletes can be their own worst enemy especially when they continue to play following an injury to a foot or ankle. To ensure proper recovery from an injury, athletes should seek a proper diagnosis, prompt treatment and full healing and rehabilitation.
Athletes often misunderstand how serious an injury can be and try to rush back into competition without appropriate treatment and rehabilitation. Some of the most difficult cases seen by foot and ankle surgeons are those in which athletes have continued to play after an injury. Orlando, Florida, foot and ankle surgeon, Robert Duggan, DPM, FACFAS, says, “Athletes often make the mistake of ignoring what seems like a minor foot or ankle injury because they are able to walk. Serious injuries can exist even when the foot or ankle is able to accept weight or pressure.”
One such injury involves the Lisfranc joint, on the top of the foot. It’s possible to walk with a Lisfranc injury, but this can lead to damage to the soft tissues of the foot or even chronic conditions such as arthritis. “Sometimes the pain of this injury is mistaken for an ankle sprain, but treatment for the two conditions is very different,” Dr. Duggan comments.
Another injury that may be overlooked is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal—the bone that runs along the outer side of the foot. This can accompany an ankle sprain, or the athlete may think it’s a sprain. However, this injury is difficult to heal, and continuing to participate in sports will make it worse.
Playing with pain is never a good strategy for athletes. Prompt treatment is. “Foot and ankle surgeons can determine the best course of treatment for the specific injury and help get athletes back into the game,” Dr. Duggan comments.
Mother's Day 15% Off
Mother's Day Coupon
Present this coupon for 15% OFF
any regularly priced shoe for mom in the store.
No other discounts or referral credits
will be accepted with this coupon.
This sale is good for mom, grandma or
a favorite aunt.
Coupon expires Sunday, May 9 2010
Present this coupon for 15% OFF
any regularly priced shoe for mom in the store.
No other discounts or referral credits
will be accepted with this coupon.
This sale is good for mom, grandma or
a favorite aunt.
Coupon expires Sunday, May 9 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
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