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Shock is bad Jun 1st, 2021

Shock is bad to the human body. Shock transfers from your arches to your ankles then shins then knees hips lower and upper back. Shock can even lead to headaches. The best way to eliminate is to wear shock absorbing shoes. My preference is New Balance. The foam is so...

Bullet in the Foot May 2nd, 2021

Gout Apr 3rd, 2021

Treatment for acute gout is Ibuprofen pills or a cortisone injection. Chronic gout is taking Allopurinol, Colchicine or Uloric. Gout can be genetic, overproducing uric acid or under excreting uric acid. Purines breakdown to become uric acid. Foods rich in purines are: red meat: beef, pork, lamb, duck and turkey,...

Gangrene Mar 1st, 2021

Three main contributors to gangrene are: Diabetes, infection, and peripheral arterial disease. Unfortunately this patient's gangrenous foot and ankle is ascending up her leg. This patient also has all three contributing causes of gangrene: Diabetes, infection and peripheral artery disease. Education: Control blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C. Any sign of...

Stretching Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis Jan 13th, 2020

All it takes is 15-20 minutes everyday to control and prevent plantar fasciitis - inflammation of the plantar fascia.  (1). Water Bottle Stretch: Using a plastic water bottle filled with water, place in freezer until frozen. Then place water bottle on hard floor and roll foot toe to heel over...