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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Proper Shoes For Diabetics
Kristin K. Titko, DPM, MBA, is a board-certified specialist at the Center for Foot Care, a leading podiatric practice in Cincinnati. Dr. Titko has written several articles on achieving and maintaining good foot health, and regularly presents seminars and lectures on...
Amniotic Membranes for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Amniotic Membranes Help With Healing in Diabetic Feet Acute wounds typically proceed through the phases of healing in a timely manner. Chronic wounds however become stuck in the initial phases of healing, leading to the overall delay in formation of granular or...