Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy – Does It Really Work?

Circulation

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive, non-surgical method commonly used by podiatrists to reduce heel pain. Contrary to its somewhat intimidating name, ESWT does not send any electricity into the body (you can breathe a sigh of relief now); it...

How Dorsiflexion May Be Causing Your Foot and Ankle Injuries

Ankle pain, Circulation, Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis

  Dorsiflexion sounds like a complex medical term, but it simply means flexing your foot upward, similar to how it would bend if you were climbing a very steep hill. When you perform dorsiflexion with your foot, you are drawing your toes closer to your body,...

Treatment Options for Ankle Arthritis Complications

Ankle pain, Arthritis in the Foot, Circulation

Ankle arthritis is an inflammation of the ankle area that can cause various troubling symptoms such as stiffness, pain, and swelling. These symptoms can be further aggravated by regular activities such as standing and walking, and in many cases patients suffering from...

How to Treat and Prevent a Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Circulation, Depth Shoes, Diabetic Foot Care, Ulcers

  Research suggests that 15 percent of all patients with diabetes develop diabetic foot ulcers, which are open sores or wounds typically located on the bottom of the foot. If you are a diabetic, it is absolutely critical for you to treat foot injuries as soon as...

What Happens When Your Foot Falls Asleep? And When Is It Not Normal?

Circulation, Foot Health, Numbness

  If you’ve ever experienced the “pins and needles” feeling of your foot falling asleep, you may have wondered what exactly happens when your foot goes numb. Known in the medical world as “paresthesia,” this strange feeling can...