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Work Safety
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.

Need non-slip shoes and/or steel toed shoes for work? Dansko and Keen make excellent antislip shoes and Keen also has a number of steel toe options. Here are a few great products found online that will make your existing Read more
Tayco Brace
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.

We now carry the Acute Tayco External Ankle Brace! Product HighlightsTayCo Can Successfully Replace:Walking BootHeavy (3-4 lbs.)Cumbersome limb imbalance resulting in hip/back painLimited traction (can result in fall)Prevents use of standard Read more
Backpacking and Your Feet
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.

Here are a few tips to keep your feet from interfering with your next backpacking or hiking trip this summer! 1. Get a good pair of hiking boots and break them Read more
Anti-Fungal Nail Polish
posted: May 23, 2019.

We now carry a line of Dr.'s REMEDY nail polish which contains natural antifungal agents such as tea tree oli. This is a healthy alternative to regular nail polish for Read more
Ankle Scope
posted: Apr. 02, 2019.

Arthroscopy of the ankle is a less invasive surgical technique performed through small incisions that give full access to a joint that can be used to treat joint adhesions, small Read more
Calf Stretching
posted: Mar. 26, 2019.

Tight calves can play a role in many foot and ankle conditions, especially Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, flat feet and ball of the foot pain. Below Dr. Bowlby is demonstrating Read more
Turf Toe Taping
posted: Mar. 26, 2019.

Turf toe taping is a good taping technique for anyone who has a sprain of the big toe joint, called a Turf Toe injury. What you'll need: 1 and 2 Read more
Want To Start Running Again?
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.

Ready to start running again? Beginning gradually is the key to prevent injury. Below is a guide designed to help you begin running again safely. Return to Running Program First, start with a Read more
Did You Rupture Your Achilles Tendon?
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.

The Achilles tendon is prone to injury because the center of the tendon has poor circulation. For patients who are young and active in sports, or have demanding occupations that Read more
Fallen Arch
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.

A fallen arch (also known as Adult Acquired Flatfoot or posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)), is a progressive condition that involves weakening of a tendon and ligaments that support the inside Read more
Broken Ankle
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.

Accidents happen. Maybe you missed the last step coming down stairs or fell playing basketball. Now you are looking at X-ray’s of a broken ankle at an urgent care facility. Read more
A Dancer's Fracture
posted: Mar. 16, 2019.

A dancer’s fracture is a fracture in the shaft of the fifth metatarsal bone. Like the name implies this fracture is common in dancers but can occur during any inversion Read more
Yoga
posted: Mar. 16, 2019.

Yoga is a great for your mind, body and soul! We recommend yoga practice to a lot of our patients, especially those with tight calves, tendinitis, or plantar fasciitis. Read more
Always "rolling" Your Ankle?
posted: Mar. 13, 2019.

Do you often “roll” or twist your ankle when walking on an uneven sidewalk or a hiking trail? This is a condition called lateral ankle instability. When you sprain your Read more
Hoka Hiker
posted: Mar. 11, 2019.

Hoke One One now has a hiking shoe! The stiff soled, rocker bottom is now combined with a high top for added ankle support. This shoe would be ideal for Read more
What's a bunion?
posted: Mar. 11, 2019.

A bunion is not actually a growth of bone like the name suggests, but is a sideways buckling of the big toe joint. The first metatarsal which is the bone Read more