Fractures, Foreign Bodies, Lacerations, Plantar Fasciitis, Punctures, Sprains/Strains, Tendonitis,
Tendon tears or ruptures, Wounds
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Systemic Disease Conditions
Skin and Nail Conditions
Structural Conditions
What is a Participating Provider of Medical Care?
Participating (par) providers are healthcare providers who have entered into an agreement with your insurance carrier. Your insurance carrier agrees to direct “clients” to the provider and, in exchange, the provider accepts a lower fee for their services. This statement is correct for medical insurance companies with contracts with the medical provider. The contract defines the word “participating”. Continue Reading
Feet Working Hard for the Money
Teachers, policeman, “weekend worriers”, postal workers, hairdressers, sales people, and mothers I could go on and on… They all work hard on their feet. Standing and walking for hours at a time. They all stress their feet. They are all subject to foot pain. Doctors of Podiatry are here to help! Continue Reading
Toe Jam Cheese
American scientists have created cheeses made from microbes found in the feet, armpits and human belly button in their attempt to make us get over our hang-ups about bacteria. 11 cheeses were produced from human microbes. Scientists also found that cheeses took on the body odor of different contributors. Umm, Umm Good! Continue Reading
Lawnmower Accident – Child Loses Feet
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower took her first steps on her new prosthetic test legs Monday. Ireland Nugent has been in a wheelchair and has undergone seven surgeries since the April 11 accident. Continue Reading
Smelly Feet Attract Mosquitos
Scientist have found that mosquitoes are attracted to smelly feet. In particular the mosquito that carries Malaria. The scientist plan to use this knowledge to build a trap to attract the mosquitoes and kill them. You can use this knowledge to protect yourself from the pesky critters. Wash your feet! Continue Reading
Fungi Feet
The human body hosts more than 80 types of fungus.
“By gaining a more complete awareness of the fungal and bacterial ecosystems, we can better address associated skin diseases, including skin conditions which can be related to cancer treatments,” said Dr. Heidi Kong, one of the authors of the study. Continue Reading