If you have what podiatrists call a limb length discrepancy (LLD) you definitely are unbalanced. You don’t need to feel defensive about it; about 95% of us are unbalanced by … Read More “Are You Unbalanced?”
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Author austinPosted on Author austinPosted on RoboBlogs
You’ve heard of robocalls—well the latest thing is roboblogs! I was recently approached by a company which hires podiatry students to write blogs for podiatrists who are too busy to … Read More “RoboBlogs”
Author austinPosted on Austin Foot Doctor’s Shoe Tips
Do your shoes feel great when you slip them on in the morning, but pinch by the end of the day? Do you ever wonder why different shoes of the … Read More “Austin Foot Doctor’s Shoe Tips”
Author austinPosted on Office Surgery – A Forgotten Art?
Not so long ago to practice of podiatry was almost exclusively an office practice. Podiatrists were not on medical staffs and when they were they could not do surgery … Read More “Office Surgery – A Forgotten Art?”
Author austinPosted on Would You Run a Marathon In Flip Flops?
Some headlines are fun, some headlines are disturbing, some headlines are fascinating and some just cause you to scratch your head. This was a head scratcher! This past Saturday, a … Read More “Would You Run a Marathon In Flip Flops?”
Author austinPosted on Instant Relief for Gout Pain
It is one of the most gratifying things when you can almost be a magician when you are really a podiatrist! An acute gout attack is one of those times. … Read More “Instant Relief for Gout Pain”
Author austinPosted on Do you have the feet of a Princess?
Feet are definitely not a glamorous body part. And I’m okay with that. I recently read an article online about the various defects of Kate Middleton’s feet. They showed the … Read More “Do you have the feet of a Princess?”
Author austinPosted on The Latest Thinking on Toenail Fungus
Using the Q-Clear Laser to Cure Toenail Fungus Some people meet and discuss world peace, national security and other big ideas. I just returned from a podiatry meeting where there … Read More “The Latest Thinking on Toenail Fungus”
Author austinPosted on Masters of the Toenail
When I went Podiatry school we had a course on toenails. It was taught by the former dean of our school, a courtly gentleman, who passed away a few years … Read More “Masters of the Toenail”
Author austinPosted on Drill Baby, Drill!
Silly title — serious drill. No this is not an ode to energy independence and a call to drill anywhere where there might be oil. It is in fact praise … Read More “Drill Baby, Drill!”
Author austinPosted on Why is a podiatrist asking me about my sleeping position?
I admit at first glance it sounds rather irrelevant to the problem of heel pain. However once you understand the anatomy it is vitally important. Heel pain is caused by … Read More “Why is a podiatrist asking me about my sleeping position?”
Author austinPosted on No one has been able to help me!
Anyone who has worked in the health profession for any length of time has heard this. When I was younger the answer to the question “Can you help me?” would … Read More “No one has been able to help me!”
Author austinPosted on Is There a Shoe Gene?
The nature versus nurture argument has been going on for a long time, but when my two daughters were little they were convinced that most human behavior was controlled by … Read More “Is There a Shoe Gene?”
Author austinPosted on Secrets for Choosing Flip-Flops That Look and Feel Great!
(ARA) – Let’s face it – flip-flops are mainstream, and not just because they’re stylish, easy-to-wear and cooler when the weather warms. For many of us, flip-flops are the equivalent … Read More “Secrets for Choosing Flip-Flops That Look and Feel Great!”
Author austinPosted on The Best Foot File – EVER!
Winston Churchill once said, “I am easily satisfied with the very best.” If Winston Churchill was alive today and wore sandals he would probably have heel calluses like the rest … Read More “The Best Foot File – EVER!”