A study conducted by the Gustave Dron Hospital in France suggests that a shorter period of antibiotic treatment may be more effective in patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis than other forms of treatment. The study was conducted using 40 patients that were given oral antibiotics for the disease between 2007 and 2009 from five French […]
Month: January 2015
Indiana Pacers Lose Last Quality Player to Sprained Ankle
Indiana Pacers’ best remaining player, David West, was escorted off the court after a sprained ankle occurred near the basket during a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. It appeared as though the forward’s foot rolled during an attempted layup to the point that his foot came out of his shoe, keeping him on the […]
Glamour Magazine Discusses Best Way to Avoid Blisters Altogether
Glamour Magazine partnered with Australian Podiatrist, Dr. Phillip Vasyli, to discover the best way to avoid blisters on the feet while wearing new and stylish shoes. He initially stated that making sure the shoe fits properly and breaking them in before wearing them in public or at work are typically good starter points in avoiding […]
Early signs of Flat Feet in Children
As they take their children back-to-school shopping, parents would do well to consider the importance of foot health in children. Flat feet are a common condition that affects many children and is characterized by an abnormal collapse of the arch while standing. To detect flat feet, keep an eye out for these early signs: a […]
Woman Discovers Shockwave Therapy After Eight Years of Plantar Fasciitis Pain
Rosemary Smith was a full time carer from London when she started to feel shooting pains through her feet. She states she would even feel the pain while standing in her office making photo copies. Smith would often miss out on invitations to parties, exercising, and even found a new job where she could sit […]