This is a library of every article written by a FAANT doctor or staff in the last few years. The collection is quite extensive and there are some overlapping articles, but basically this is everything you ever wanted to know about your feet and ankles! Throw in some running and triathlon advice mixed in with all about shoes and socks; and you have a FAANT lasagna of articles. Enjoy!
PS. If you want more content, send us an email and we will blog or write about it.
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Toenail Fungus: The Getting, Going, and Staying GoneOnychomycosis is the medical term for nail fungus, so you are not the only one hiding your ugly toenails. Over 6 million Americans suffer from toenail fungus.
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Dr.Scholl's Inserts... Deal or Dud?Is the kiosk in Walmart touting "revolutionary footmapping technology" really a good product?
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Where You Recieve Your Therapeutic Shoe Gear MattersEach year, thousands of people receive shoes and inserts via the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Bill.
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Cutting The GrassSpring is here, and for those who love lawn care, it’s time to cut the grass! After tuning up the lawnmower and the edger, off you go to play in the lawn.
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Are You Wearing the Correct Shoe When Exercising?Often I find myself having the same conversation. We will be talking about exercising, or sports that we play and someone will complain of their foot hurting.
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Are Orthotics Just An Arch Support?Lots of patients ask, "What is the difference between an orthotic and a simple arch support? Why should I spend that much more money when I can go to Wal-mart?"
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That Thing to Measure Your Feet...The Brannock device has been in use since 1927. It is the most widely used instrument in measuring feet to this very day.
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Posterior Tibial TendonitisMany people have begun a vigorous exercise program to start their New Year’s resolution of getting in shape. But with this comes pain that stops the progress.
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Missing Toenails?Spring is just around the corner and that means warm weather shoes! Sandals are a welcomed vision letting you know the cold days of winter will soon pass.
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Resolve to Own the Right Shoes!As we reflect on the old and look forward to the new, many of us have to do lists or even resolutions in mind. We are over the hump of the holidays and for many, thoughts are driven to think about goals, losing the holiday weight, and paying off debt. Typical of each holiday season now isn’t it?So lets think of something a bit different from the norm.
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Dark Callus in a Diabetic Patient Leads to AmputationI was consulted on a diabetic patient in the hospital last week who was admitted because of a foot infection.
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Getting Back to Normal After Ankle SprainsYou’ve sprained your ankle and it hurts. You’ve put ice on it, you are using crutches, and wrapped it with an ace bandage and it still hurts! Now what?