Shockwave therapy: Medicine or snake oil?

Shockwave therapy, known by several other names like ESWT, EPAT and RSWT, is a relative newcomer to the medical tool belt. Its use has been growing since the 1980’s with initial applications for kidney stone destruction. Since the 1990’s, however, shockwave...

Old Shoes - Old or worn out shoes are one of the most common problems we see as podiatrists. Usually people use the oldest shoes to do the dirtiest work or hardest work. This can cause problems such as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis or other foot conditions caused by a lack of support.

Shoe...

When my first baby was born a few months ago, I thought I wouldn’t have any problem trimming his toenails. After all, toenail trimming is part of our medical training and something we regularly do as podiatrists. Was I wrong! As I was holding the baby nail clippers and scissors against the cutest an...

CAUSES

Scars can be caused after surgery or injury. Your body may make a thick keloid type of scar that can be painful. Here are some of the treatment options to help with your scar. 

TREATMENT PROCESS

This is my current treatment process for patients with scars.

• 1st Visit - Evaluate your scar...

TREATMENT PROCESS

This is my current treatment process for patients with drop foot. 

• 1st Visit - Evaluate your condition, review x-rays, and perform a walking evaluation to determine the cause of your drop foot. Review different drop foot braces and use of physical therapy for strengthening. 
• O...