One of the tips that you can follow for relieving foot pain is paying attention to everyday aches. Wayne Goldstein, Podiatric Physician at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says sometimes problems start very minor and there is not a lot of discomfort, but you feel something is not right. He recommends to act early […]
With a 3D imaging, Phillip DePaola, Physician Assistant with Miami Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute, explains what plantar fasciitis is. He describes plantar fasciitis is a very common condition and it occurs when the sole of the foot is injured because of an activity or from inflexibility. Those micro tears can cause discomfort and pain. […]
There are some foot conditions that often require surgery. Christopher Hodgkins, Orthopedic Surgeon at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, explains they are bunions and hammertoes, which are deformities of the toes and there are others that don’t necessarily need surgery, such as plantar fasciitis and bone spurs. To prevent problems in the future, it […]
How does a varicose vein look from the inside of the body? Dr. Edgar Galinanes, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, explains with a 3D image the different stages varicose veins have.
A lot of people are suffering from foot pain. Wayne Goldstein, Podiatric Physician at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says it is a very common case seen every time. “When we walk just normal everyday activity you can exert up to 120 % of your body weight on your feet and when you run, […]
When you see a before and after image of a bunion surgery you can really notice the big difference the surgery does on the patient. You can see how they fix the big bump on the inside of the toe. Christopher Hodgkins, Orthopedic Surgeon at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, says the recovery is […]
Dr. Roger Saldana, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Baptist Children’s Hospital, explains there are severe cases where the foot is just too flat or rigid, or the arch is way too high and rigid and those can cause problems. He says flat feet is genetic. “The ligaments and the […]
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection which is caused by a fungus, tinea pedis, which is a fungus that enjoys moisture especially between the toes and in the bottom of the feet. Dr. Nina Dieguez, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, recommends good hygiene and washing the socks, because the fungus can be […]
Fitness junkies have to be careful when they chose the shoes for their activities. Wayne Goldstein, Podiatric Physician at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says the cushioning is the most important thing to think about. “The shoe is absorbing the shock and the impact. Look for signs of wear”, he highlights. If you have […]
