Foot Contusions are very common injuries that people (especially children) may encounter. Let’s look at this scary-sounding foot injury (that actually isn’t as bad as it sounds!). What is a Foot Contusion? A foot contusion is basically just a bruise on the foot or ankle. A contusion develops when the small blood vessels in your […]
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Do-It-Yourself Foot Massage
When you massage the thousands of nerve endings in your feet, you can feel relaxation throughout your whole body! Regular foot massage can help keep your feet healthy and flexible. Follow these easy steps to give your feet a rejuvenating treat: 1. Deep Massage Grip your your feet in your hands, fingers on the sole […]
Burns of the Foot
Recently it was revealed that Chicago Bulls player Bobby Portis played the last two months with a third degree burn on the top of his foot. The burn happened from a heating pack that was put on the top of the foot. Portis did not feel the burn happening until it was too late. Burns […]
People In Kansas City may be at risk of frost bite with subzero temperatures
Now there is cold….and then there is subzero cold. The current weather is SUBZERO with highs only the teens and low -5 and below! In Kansas City, we are used to Mother Nature always having something in store for us, but this year is an exception. When you think about frostbite, you usually think of […]
Kansas City New Year’s Resolutions Start with Healthy Feet
It’s almost New Year’s Eve in Kansas City…time to make some resolutions for 2014. We all know the two most popular resolutions: get in shape and lose weight. Are you one of the millions of Americans that will make these two resolutions? If you are, you need to stop and take a second to think […]