We are certain that we are not alone in feeling as though we went to bed one night in early March 2020, and woke up to a different world. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, daily life is different, it’s really, really different. Work is different. Our social lives are different (more like they have […]
Category: Podiatry
Experts in Heel Pain: Definition of ‘Expert’
expert: ex·pert | \ ˈek-ˌspərt , ik-ˈspərt \ n: a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field. adj: skillful or knowledgeable; of, involving, or done by an expert: an expert job. Synonyms: Noun: ace, adept, artist, authority, guru, maestro, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, whiz, wizard Adjective: adroit, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous, masterful, practiced, skillful, virtuoso, workmanlike Antonyms: Noun: amateur, inexpert, nonexpert Adjective: amateur, amateurish, artless, unprofessional, unskillful […]
Could This Be Gout?
When we think of gout, we think of an older person, like our grandparents. Most people think it could never happen to them! Actually, gout is most common in younger men, age 40-50, it can also be seen in post-menopausal women. In fact, in the United States, it is the most common form of inflammatory […]
Options for Your Healthcare
More is always better, right? Well, it depends. If you’re talking about choosing a product to purchase, having more options may not be in your best interest. In a 2000 study by Iyengar and Lepper of Columbia and Stanford Universities respectively, they found that consumers were more likely to buy jam when given the option […]
Why do I have pain on the outside of my foot?
Pain localized to the outside of the foot is a common complaint in our offices. It often occurs after an injury, such as after turning your ankle, but often presents with no history of any injury at all. Let’s discuss some of the more common causes of pain on the outside of your foot that […]