Serious foot conditions leave NFL athletes on the sidelines...

 

 

 

To my dismay, I am officially out of the fantasy football playoffs!  My season was filled with player injuries and underperformance.  Maurice Jones Drew (pictured above) was one of my top draft picks that has been in a walking boot and crutches for much of the season.

 

Can foot injuries be prevented amongst athletes?

 

 Dr Michael Coughlin, a leading foot and ankle expert believes the answer is YES!  In preventing these types of injuries Dr Couglin reports that "It's really the cleat pattern and the stiffness of the shoe that we found makes the difference."

 

The NFL has consulted with Dr Coughlin, who has since met with shoe companies to help them develope shoe gear that may help to prevent these injuries.

 

 

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Many runners choose comfort and performance over style...

 

Boost Compression Socks

 

 

Total Vein Systems, a Houston-based medical supply company, recently introduced Boost, its new line of Athletic Compression Therapy. Boost socks are designed to increase blood circulation and enhance oxygen delivery to working and recovering muscles to acceler­ate recuperation and reduce muscle soreness. Each pair of Boost socks has reinforced calf and shin stitching, Achilles tendon protection, arch support, foot sole cushioning, and anti-slip toe and heel woven with antimicrobial silver coated fibers.

 

Total Vein Systems

888/868-8346

www.totalvein.com

 

 

Click Here for a runners perspective on using compression therapy

"What brand of shoe do you recommend for exercising?"

Brooks!  Brooks are well know for making a very high quality, supportive shoe that I personally have worn for several years. 

 

It is essential to make sure that you choose the right style of Brooks shoe for your foot structure.  The Brooks website www.brooksrunning.com has an excellent interactive tool that will help guide you in making this decision!

CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOE RECOMMENDATION GUIDE

 

Say "GOODBYE" to those funky toenails...

You DON'T have to live with yellow toenails any longer!

Do you have nails that are yellow, brittle and/or thickening?  If so, it is likely that you have a fungal nail infection.  Although there are other causes of nail discoloration and thickening (Psoriasis, Previous injury to the nail) the primary cause is fungus within the nail.  There are several treatment options for this condition including oral Lamisil, topical Jublia or topical ClearNails Pro.   Additionally we recommend taking the vitamin supplement Biotin and using a shoe sanitizing spray to prevent reoccurrence of the condition.  

Call our office or send an appointment request through our website to have your nails evaluated!

www.bluegrass-podiatry.com

Peripheral neuropathy... New diagnostic procedure can help us treat you!

Do you or your loved one suffer from burning, numbness or tingling sensations in your feet?  This condition is often associated with diabetes, thyroid conditions or vitamin deficiencies. 

We can help! 

There is a new diagnostic procedure, called an epidermal nerve fiber density biopsy, that can help us make a diagnosis of neuropathy.  This biopsy (which is done in the office) gives us insight as to the extent of the nerve damage and can help us make clinical decisions to help alleviate your symptoms.

Call us today to schedule an appointment!