Vigilant. adjective vig·i·lant \ ˈvi-jə-lənt \ Webster’s defines the word vigilant as “alertly watchful especially to avoid danger.” It’s what’s required when you’ve got a chronic disease such as diabetes. Being ever-watchful, like the little kid who’s parked himself at the window hoping for a chance to see Santa’s sleigh, becomes not a once-a-year thing but a several-times-a-day thing….
Plantar fasciitis results in heel pain that can take a very long time to improve. Longtime sufferers of this inflammation of the plantar fascia – the thick ligament that runs along your arch, connecting your heel to your toes – are well aware of the number of ways to deal with the pain: Just stay…
If you take a look at the middle word of “peripheral arterial disease,” you get a hint of the body part affected: your arteries. Specifically, it means the arteries at the periphery of your body – the parts furthest away from the heart, especially in your lower leg, ankle, and foot. When fatty deposits called…
If you’re wondering why your feet are always burning, then you should probably stop what you’re doing and make an appointment right now to see the foot specialists at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland. Occasional achiness in your feet, along with a sensation of burning, is most likely due to overuse. A long, tough…
The rate of obesity in this country is something that we’re quite concerned about at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland. Dr. Megan L. Oltmann and Dr. Craig B. Frey, our expert podiatrists, see a large number of patients whose foot issues are caused by or exacerbated by obesity. These include conditions like heel pain,…
Older folks can be gravely injured when they take a fall. In fact, the National Council on Aging tells us that “falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans.” That’s why National Falls Prevention Awareness Day exists. This year, we observe Falls Prevention Awareness on September 22 – aptly chosen,…
If you’ve got a bunion, it’s probably been developing slowly over the years and gradually getting worse. Bunions cause burning and numbness, soreness and pain, inflammation and redness. The part you can’t easily visualize is that the actual structure of your big toe joint is changing. The bones are becoming misaligned. Your big toe can…
It’s fall soccer season! National zeal for the sport – which has always been high – has skyrocketed since the USA performed so well in the 2014 World Cup championship. Kids love it, and as we speak they’re trying out for school and town teams of all levels. The more kids there are playing…
Just as sure as the total eclipse cast a shadow across the United States this month, the truth about disease can sometimes be obscured. Because August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, all of us at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland want to cast the light of truth on this misunderstood disease that can affect the…
Is there a sport out there that doesn’t involve heavy use of your feet? Soccer, football, basketball, rugby, volleyball, tennis, baseball, and gymnastics – our feet and ankles play an enormous role in these high-impact sports and so many more. What are the most common injuries among athletes of different sports? You may be surprised…
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