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Our treatments are the Perfect Fit for any Foot Ailment

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Flip-Flop Flaunters not Fleet of Foot

       Flip-Flop Flaunters not Fleet of Foot              

With March’s warm temperatures, flip-flops are already making the scene, and bringing foot problems with them. 

For one thing, with no arch support, they can make the walking foot roll inward, triggering discomfort in the heels, arches, and toes. 

Moreover, because they lack straps, people hold them on by scrunching their toes as they walk.  This stretches the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that runs from the heel to the toe, causing inflammation and pain in the soles and heels. 

Of course, this is only the beginning; we’ll delve further into the perils of flip-flops in future blogs.  Until then, if you already have foot pain, come see us, and we’ll make sure that you’re ready to take your active summer in stride.    

  A Sprained Ankle Can Really Make You “Twist and Shout”

Sprained ankles can happen with one, sudden twist that stretches or tears your ligaments, and instantly has you on the ground, screaming in pain. 

Because high-heeled or loose-fitting shoes often contribute to these injuries, wearing comfortable, securely-fitting shoes, with sensible heels, can help to prevent them.  

Having good balance is important, too; and yours is probably fine if you can stand on one foot for a minute, without support.  If your ankles are inherently weak, strengthening exercises can help keep you in good standing.  You may also be susceptible to sprains if you roll your foot when you walk, a habit that can cause the heels of your shoes to wear out unevenly. 

If you’re having any of these problems, come on in and see us.  We’ll assess your situation, to determine whether or not you need orthotics, and/or other treatments, which can stave off injuries.  After all, getting a sprained ankle is not the fun way to “twist and shout!”        

Keep Your Eyes on Your Feet this Winter

      Keep Your Eyes on Your Feet this Winter
If you’re diabetic, naturally, you must always take good care of your feet; but, in the winter, they need special attention.  Inspect them daily, for blisters, sores, swelling, peeling, cracking, ingrown toenails, fungus, and changes in skin color.     

Choose properly-padded footwear that will keep your feet warm and dry, and won’t restrict circulation.  Wear socks that are soft, thick, non-constricting, and absorbent.  Keep your feet clean,washing them daily in lukewarm water, with mild, hypoallergenic soap, and patting them gently with a clean towel until they’re thoroughly dry.  Although you should also moisturize them every day, dry between your toes, to prevent the growth of fungus.

Of course, we’re here to provide you with the best foot care, year-round, whether or not you have diabetes.  Come visit us to resolve, or prevent, problems, and we’ll give you a personalized, easy-to-follow plan to help keep your feet healthy.

The Way We Treat Your Heels is Just Shocking

     The Way We Treat Your Heels is Just Shocking  

     If you’ve been suffering with chronic plantar fasciitis, you may have given up hope that the agony will ever end.  Therefore, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a new technique, called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), that will kick heel pain out of your life. 

At Sound Medical Technologies, Inc., we use the latest high-tech equipment to administer a focused shock wave to the heel, causing a micro-trauma to the damaged tissue.  This triggers the body’s natural healing response, initiating the formation of blood vessels, and allowing more nutrients to be delivered to the affected area.
This safe, painless, 30-minute procedure requires no down time; so you can walk right out of our office, and step into the new year, pain-free.

We’d like to Make it Perfectly Clear – Fungus-Free is the Best Way to Start the New Year

       We’d like to Make it Perfectly Clear – Fungus-Free is the Best Way to Start the New Year
        Anyone who has ever been afflicted with toenail fungus knows that it’s as unsightly as it sounds.  Because it makes the nails thick and yellow, the condition has caused consternation and embarrassment for untold numbers of people.  However, although it’s one of the most undesirable and vexing problems of the foot, it is also quite easy to treat. 
     Using the newest, most advanced, technology, we can send a strong laser through the nail, which, without damaging it, completely kills the fungus living underneath it.  The affected nail will then grow out, and the new nail will be restored to its natural, transparent appearance.  What’s more, this can normally be accomplished in one, painless, 15-minute procedure. 

 Clearly, it’s the best way to step into the New Year!