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Are Your Feet Warning You of Circulation or Nerve Problems?
The condition of your feet and ankles can often reveal your overall health, particularly when it comes to your circulatory and nervous systems. And sometimes, the warning signs come just in time to prevent serious problems. Two conditions that exemplify this are peripheral artery disease (PAD) and peripheral neuropathy. And below, the Foot & Ankle…
Understanding and Overcoming Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain, can make every step an ordeal. This condition affects the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and connects your heel to your toes. The good news? Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for plantar fasciitis can help…
Use Your HSA/FSA Funds for Foot Care Before December 31st!
There’s plenty to do in the holiday season, but while you’re busy shopping for gifts for loved ones, don’t forget to invest in your own health, too! How so, you ask? Simple: if you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you can use those funds for a variety of podiatric…
Fuel Your Feet: Diabetes, Podiatry, and the Power of Nutrition
While often associated with blood sugar control, diabetes has a profound impact on your feet. This chronic illness is also growing fast in our state: estimates suggest that 1,158,000 adults in Ohio have diabetes, a number representing 12.6% of our state’s total population. Since November marks American Diabetes Month, we want to explore how dietary…
Then Vs. Now: How SWIFT Microwave Therapy Has Changed Plantar Wart Treatment
Traditional treatments for plantar warts are often intensive, time consuming, or flat out painful. That’s why many of our patients are happy to learn that we have an innovative, non-invasive option that actually works: SWIFT Microwave Therapy. In this post, the team at Foot & Ankle Center of Ohio will discuss the benefits of SWIFT,…
EPAT Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Foot and Ankle Pain
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Therapy (EPAT) is a non-invasive treatment option that has gained popularity in recent years for addressing various foot and ankle conditions. Also known as Shockwave Therapy, this powerful technology generates focused shockwaves to stimulate tissue repair. If you are an athlete with a stubborn injury, someone who deals with chronic pain, or…
