We would like to share some tips to living life with diabetes which include taking extra precautions with your diet, and caring for your feet. A major risk to having diabetes is that you are at increased risk of developing foot wounds. And if a wound is developed and it won’t heal, amputation may become […]
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Have you Ever Heard of a Foot Contusion?
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 […]
Dr. Stephanie Jameson Giving Back
Last week our own, Dr. Stephanie Jameson boarded a plane and headed to the Yucatan Peninsula to volunteer at her first medical mission trip. Dr. Jameson has always had a strong desire to volunteer her time and expertise, and the Yucatan Crippled Children’s Project, (YCCP), seemed to be the perfect trip for her. What is […]
Be smart to prevent injuries while increasing your activities this summer
The change in seasons and warmer weather rolling into the Kansas City area acts as a great motivator to get outside and start becoming more active. The problem with this new motivation is that going from a more sedentary level of activity, during the winter months, to a more active lifestyle during the warmer summer […]
Summer Feet!
Time to get your feet in shape for the upcoming summer! During the winter, one often hides their feet in socks and enclosed shoes, but you can’t let your feet get too cozy! Often boney areas will slowly cause areas of irritation or calluses, due to constant friction from your shoes and boots. The warm […]