Hitting the Field? Here’s How to Avoid Athlete’s Foot
Athlete's foot affects about one in five people, according to certain studies cited by WebMD. Luckily, it's a very treatable condition, but that doesn't mean it's pleasant to endure. In fact, it can be quite detrimental to a person's performance both on and off the...
Ask The Dr Ankle Sprain
“I didn't see the pot hole when running on some back roads recently and I think I twisted my ankle, what should I do”? The most common ways to sprain an ankle are by landing awkwardly after jumping or by walking/running on uneven surfaces. A sprain occurs when your...
Ask the Dr Neuroma
“My feet burn and go numb when I am running, should I be concerned”? That depends on how long the burning or numbness lasts. If your feet burn or go numb while running but then that feeling goes away within 5-10 minutes at the end of your run, then this likely...
Your Feet Need Blood to be Healthy
P.A.D or atherosclerosis: Is a narrowing or occlusion of the arteries This occurs in the legs, and it can affect the feet. Symptoms of PAD: The most common symptom is claudication. Claudication can feel like a dull cramp, fatigue or pain in your hip, thigh or calf...
Stretches to Help Prevent Common Running Injuries
Foot Care Tips By Dr. Titko …Revealed!
The following article is based on Dr. Titko’s long-standing expertise with helping with the relief and prevention of a wide range of painful foot and ankle problems. PROPER SHOES TO PROTECT YOUR FEET IF YOU HAVE DIABETES The number one reason a person with diabetes...
Can Running Through the Pain Cause Permanent Nerve Damage?
One of the most difficult things for a runner to determine is when it is okay to keep running through pain versus when it's time to ease up. It is a very common thing for runners to experience various aches and pains due to general muscle soreness, so not every pain...
Fissures And Cracks – What Are They?
Diabetes and Its Effect on the Feet
The effect of diabetes on your feet Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by impaired glucose metabolism resulting in elevated glucose levels. Diabetes affects over 29 million Americans and that number is rising. An elevated blood glucose leads to damaged...