The following is a segment of an Ask Allison broadcast by WTTG, Fox 5, featuring our own Dr Matthew M. Buchanan. This information is surprisingly informative regarding the wearing of high heels.
Giving Thanks 5K
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center has decided to sponsoring the Giving Thanks 5K Marathon in Vienna Virginia to benefit the Wounded Warrior project and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The marathon is November 24th, 2011 and will start at 8:05am at Centennial Park in Vienna. Registration fees: $20.00 by November 20 $40.00 by November … [Read More]
Hammertoes, Crooked Toes Are Serious and Often Need Correction
February 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For some, shoe shopping is a delightful pursuit, for others – those with a seriously crooked toe – wearing fashionable shoes becomes a nightmare as toes rub against enclosed shoes. Sufferers are often found wearing flip-flops long after the last glimmer of summer has faded, some even into the dead of winter. Hammertoe correction may … [Read More]
Treating Foot and Ankle Arthritis
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
While there are over 100 types of arthritis, the one that most commonly affects the foot and ankle is osteoarthritis (“osteo” means bone). Osteoarthritis develops as a result of aging and is known as “wear-and-tear” arthritis. As we age the thin covering (cartilage) on the ends of our bones can become worn and frayed. This … [Read More]
Foot Pain: If the Shoe Fits…If Not, Orthotics May Help
January 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It is estimated that 75% of Americans will experience some type of foot problems during their lives. Many mistakenly believe that foot problems, discomfort and pain are a normal part of life and that seeking relief or treatment is a waste of both time and money – not to mention a risky fashion proposition. The … [Read More]
Flatfeet: Painful and Correctable
January 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There’s an easy way to tell if you have flat feet. Simply wet your feet and stand on a dry surface that will leave an imprint of your foot. A normal footprint has a wide band connecting the ball of the foot to the heel with an indentation on the inner side. A foot with … [Read More]
Diabetic Foot Care
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Do you have diabetes? If so, we’d like to share some important information about keeping your feet healthy. Diabetes can cause your feet serious problems – small cuts can have big consequences. Diabetes decreases your blood flow, so your injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it’s at risk for infection. … [Read More]
Aching Feet? Get In Step
December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Many people suffer needlessly with chronic foot and ankle pain, and often chalk it up to an inevitable side effect of sports or aging. Sports Injuries. Untreated sports injuries can be a major culprit in aching feet for the young and the athletic. Runners, dancers and others, who tend to overuse their feet, are susceptible … [Read More]
Flex Spending – Use It or Lose It Ends Dec 31, 2010
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Some patients are able to access an employee plan called a Flexible Spending Account (or FSA) for pre-tax funds to use for medically necessary items such as shoes or orthotics. Customarily, if these funds are not used by the end of the year, they are forfeited. This is a friendly reminder that if you have … [Read More]
IOM Report: Most North Americans Receive Enough Calcium, Vitamin D
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Most North Americans receive enough calcium and vitamin D, according to a report containing updated dietary reference intakes (DRIs) that was released today by the Institute of Medicine. Catharine Ross, PhD, from Pennsylvania State University, in State College, chaired a committee of 14 experts appointed by the Institute of Medicine to assess current data of … [Read More]
