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- Enjoy Pregnancy without Foot Pain
Pregnant women often experience throbbing, swollen feet due to
excess fluid build up (edema) in the feet from the weight and position of the baby.
- Sunscreen on your Feet!
Doctor urges sunscreen use and exams to prevent skin cancer on feet. - Back To School Flip Flop Foot Pain
After wearing flip-flops all summer, students head back to school with painful feet. - Amputations Due To Diabetes Can Be Prevented
Taking a minute or two every day to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can make the difference in sparing diabetes patients from a preventable outcome of the disease – a foot amputation. - Daily Care Helps Avoid Diabetic Foot Complications
People with diabetes are 10 times more likely to have a lower limb amputated than
people without diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Michaels
says the disease can cause poor blood circulation and nerve damage in the feet, making
them vulnerable to developing ulcers, infections, deformities and brittle bones. - Achilles Tendon Surgery Helps Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic patients frustrated by hard-to-heal, infection-prone ulcers on their feet could
benefit from a common, minimally invasive surgical procedure to relieve tightness in
their Achilles tendons, says a local foot and ankle surgeon.
- Runners: Fit Feet Finish Faster
Both long-distance runners and casual joggers can improve their performance by keeping
their feet in top condition and taking steps to control foot problems common in runners. - Female Runner You Have Got Some Nerve
A Frederick and Hagerstown foot and ankle surgeon warns female runners that the
combination of wearing narrow, pointed-toed shoes at work and the pounding their feet
endure from running on hard surfaces can cause a neuroma, a painful nerve disorder of
the feet. - Foot and Ankle Surgeon Advices Athletes: Don't Play With Foot Pain
Many adult, adolescent and child athletes are playing with seemingly normal but
persistent foot pain that could be a sign of a more serious injury.
- Old Ankle Sprains Come Back To Haunt Baby Boomers
Hagerstown, Frederick Maryland foot and ankle surgeon has a message for Baby Boomers getting back into fitness and sports: Get your ankles checked for chronic instability caused by injuries that might not have healed properly years ago. - Surgical Procedure Can Correct Crossover Toe, Keep Seniors Active
Crossover toe is a common foot problem that can inhibit physical activity for older Americans, but outpatient surgery can correct the deformity and keep senior citizens active and on their feet. - Women: Still think High Heels Are Worth It?
Pump-style shoes often cause significant pain by irritating a common bony deformity on the back of the heel called ‘pump bump.’ In many cases, it can lead to bursitis or Achilles tendonitis if left untreated. - Are Fallen Arches A Real Foot Problem?
There are several types of flatfoot conditions that occur in adults. The most common type
is adult-acquired flatfoot. It is caused by overstretching a tendon that supports the arch.
- Pro Athletes Not The Only Ones at Risk For Achillies Tendon Problem
You don’t have to be an accomplished athlete to suffer Achilles tendon injuries. They can
happen from household tasks like climbing a ladder.
- Prevent Your Child From Getting This Painful Foot Problem
Parents can prevent a common childhood foot problem by following some simple
recommendations, according to a Frederick/Hagerstown foot and ankle surgeon. - Foot Pain? You May Have Diabetes
Do you ever feel burning, tingling or numbness in your feet and toes? A
Frederick/Hagerstown foot and ankle surgeon warns against ignoring those symptoms.
- Six Tips to Protect your Childrens Feet in Fall Sports
If your children are playing sports this fall, pay attention to six tips that could protect
them from serious ankle injuries.
- Soccer Season Prime Time for Ankle Injuries
Soccer season is full swing and a local foot and ankle surgeon strongly urges parents and coaches to think twice before coaxing young, injuryprone soccer players to “play through” foot and ankle pain.
- After Wearing Flip-Flops all Summer, Students Head Back to School with Painful Feet»
Flip-flops are the summer footwear of choice for many students. But while these sandals
are inexpensive and stylish, they don’t cushion or support the foot, leading to problems. - Boomers not Backing Down from Foot and Ankle Arthritis»
Now approaching retirement, many members of the "Me Generation" aren't ready to slow
down, even if their bodies are. - Be Smart about Back to School Fittings»
With kids back in school after a summer of bare feet and sandals, parents are shopping
for shoes for feet that seem to have grown longer in just a few months.
- Check Kids Feet before School Starts»
Back to school season is getting underway, and one Hagerstown/Frederick foot and ankle
surgeon has some advice for area parents.
- Flip Flops Tied To Surge In Teenage Heel Pain »
Many of us are welcoming the warmer weather sporting flip-flop sandals, however, their popularity among teens and young adults is responsible for a growing epidemic of heel pain - Taking Vacation? Make It Easy On Your Feet »
Although rest and relaxation are the goals for most vacations, they usually involve a lot
of walking and a lot of walking usually involves sore feet. - FOOT INJURIES COMMON AFTER (STORMS OR HURRICANES OR TORNADOES) »
With (HURRICANE OR TORNADO OR FLOOD) season officially underway, a Frederick and Hagersown foot and ankle surgeon reminds residents about the risk of serious foot injuries during disaster clean-up. - SPRING IS ANKLE SPRAIN SEASON IN CENTRAL MARYLAND»
Spring is sports season for many amateur athletes and weekend warriors in Frederick and
Hagerstown, Maryland. It's also ankle sprain season for one area foot and ankle surgeon. - GOLFERS: DON’T BE HANDICAPPED WITH FOOT PAIN»
As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should
be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the
game. - DON’T LET YOUR FEET RUIN YOUR DAY AT THE BEACH »
As millions of Americans hit the beach this summer, Dr. Daniel D. Michaels, DPM, MS,
FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon in Hagerstown and Frederick, Maryland, shares these
safety tips. - Are You Neglecting Your Children's Feet? »
A new survey results indicate that many health-conscious parents don't have high standards of foot health when it comes to their children's feet, with only 25 percent of parents having taken their children to a podiatrist for treatment of foot ailments. - Cut Yourself Walking Barefoot »
Bare feet are universally associated with summer, but for those who enjoy walking barefoot, seemingly minor puncture wounds on the soles of your feet can allow serious infections to develop and spread. - Five Foot Problems Men Shouldnt Ignore »
Feet are the Rodney Dangerfield of body parts; they don’t get no respect. - Local Doctor Notices More Foot Pain In Overweight Children »
Dr. Daniel D. Michaels, DPM, MS FACFAS says he’s noticing more and more overweight and obese children with foot and ankle pain in his examining room, mirroring a national epidemic of childhood obesity. - New Surgical Techniques »
Many Achilles tendon surgery patients in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland are getting back on their feet faster, thanks to new procedures and techniques. - Dry Skin And Winter Itch »
Colder temperatures each winter bring many Americans one big problem: dry, cracked skin. - Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing »
The barrier to a perfect golf swing could lie in your big toe, your heel or on the ball of your foot. - Mow The Lawn Not Your Foot »
Springtime is here and a local foot and ankle surgeon cautions weekend gardeners that their yards could become "toe-away" zones if they’re not careful when operating rotary-blade lawn mowers. - Skiing And Your Feet »
As with most other sports, you need to keep close attention to your feet when choosing ski boots and when preparing your feet for skiing. - Sock It To Me »
New technology has invaded our homes and our offices, and now -- even the socks we wear! - The Switch from Sandals to Shoes »
Now that winter is here, many of us have switched to socks and closed toe shoes. - Fix Your Feet for Weight Loss »
Obesity aggravates foot problems, and can make it hard to exercise and lose weight. - Keep Your Toes Toasty »
Whether you’re heading off to a snowy region this season or stepping into the elements just outside your door, make sure you’re dressed appropriately for the weather.
- Protect Your Feet from Indoor Sports Injuries »
In the winter months, many of us move our exercise routine indoors.
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60 Seconds to Stomp Out Cancer »
Foot melanoma is the deadliest cancer, but routine foot self exams can increase early detection, survival. - Children's soccer linked to ingrown toenails »
Snug cleats, repeated kicking can contribute to a painful problem -
Popular Sandals Causing Foot Problems in Men? »
Wrong sandal can cause heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, other ailments. - Five Myths About Foot Care »
From bunions to broken toes, local foot and ankle surgeon has heard it all -
Hikers and Hunters »
Long, vigorous hikes take toll on feet, ankles -
For Many, Winter is Fall Season »
Icy conditions cause falls and broken ankles
