Did you know that the skin is the largest organ of the body? It covers us from head to toe, protecting us and helping us retain our shape. Because of its wide coverage, there are many problems that it can be subject to. In particular, the following are common skin problems that feet encounter. Athlete’s […]
Teenagers tend to ignore a lot of things – chores, curfew, hygiene, and yes, even their parents. Included in that list is foot pain. Not only do they ignore preventatively caring for their feet, they also ignore pain when it presents itself. Pain in general brings about a response of “shake it off” or “take […]
On March 28th, soccer player, Sebastian Lletget of the LA Galaxy was taken out of the game while playing for team USA in a World Cup Qualifying match against Honduras. The athlete will require surgery to repair the lisfranc joint and will be out for 4-6 months. Haven’t heard of a Lisfranc injury before? While […]
What are they? Plantar Warts, also known as verrucas, can affect both adults and children. These types of warts are caused by some strains of human papilloma viruses (HPV) that enter the skin through cuts or scrapes on the bottom of the feet. Since they survive in warm, moist environments, walking barefoot on dirty surfaces, […]
Playing high-impact sports, having previous injuries, and wearing high heels are risks for ankle injuries. The best way to prevent ankle injuries is to improve the strength, balance, and flexibility of the muscles around the ankle. The following are exercises you can do to make your ankles less prone to injury: Stretching Exercises – These […]
There are so many things that can make a plane ride unpleasant – cramped seating, stuffy recycled air, and crying babies. To make things worse, your neighbor might take off his or her shoes, releasing an odor that makes you want to gag for the next several hours. Don’t be that neighbor. Maybe you’re already […]
Corns and calluses, while often unsightly, are usually harmless. They are an indication from your skin, telling you that it’s being rubbed the wrong way. In order to protect itself, the skin forms thick, hard layers of skin. They become a problem when they cause pain and/or inflammation. Corns are usually smaller than calluses. They […]
Ask any rock climber, and they’ll tell you that it’s a really great whole body workout – including your brain! You are challenged with using many muscles that you may have never used before and solving problems to make it to the next step. Until you are climbing regularly, it is possible that each session […]
Since October 12th is World Arthritis Day, we thought it might be a good time to share how arthritis can affect your feet. Because there are several different forms of arthritis, the way it affects people can vary as well. Since approximately 50% of American seniors can suffer from arthritis-related foot pain, we at Fords […]
K-Laser therapy uses red and infrared wavelengths of light, which interact with tissues on a cellular level. The laser treatment stimulates the tissues to increase circulation and metabolic activity. Water, oxygen, and nutrients are drawn to the area and the increase in the cell’s transport of nutrients allows for an optimal environment for healing. The […]