When To Call A Doctor About Your Foot Health
Our feet take a lot of abuse from us throughout the course of our lives. We depend on them to keep us upright and to take us where we need to go. They’re a complex system of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments that support us. That’s why even minor pain in our feet can be…
Read MoreBack To School Sports And Foot Health
Sports teach children a lot of great skills, but they can also cause injuries. In fact, one out of every three childhood injuries are a result of a sports-related activity. And the most common areas injured by young athletes are the ankle and the knee. With school sports starting up, injuries may be more common.…
Read MoreStay Active This Spring While Keeping Foot Health Top Of Mind
As the weather warms up and the outdoors begins to look more inviting, our thoughts naturally start heading toward outside activities. It’s important to care for our entire bodies, though, so keeping foot health top of mind while you’re staying active this spring is a good idea. The U.S. Department of Health recommends that adults…
Read MoreHow To Prevent Spring Sports Injuries To The Ankle And Foot
Spring sports are here as the weather warms up. That also means the likelihood of spring sports injuries related to the ankle and foot is increasing. Fortunately, a little bit of prevention goes a long way. Injuries can happen at any time. In fact, statistics show that 90 percent of student athletes have reported receiving…
Read MoreWhat Plantar Fasciitis Feels Like And How It’s Treated
From simply supporting our weight on a daily basis to the brutal demands of sports and high-intensity exercise, our feet have a sometimes thankless job. But when our feet start aching and hurting, we stand up and take notice. One of the most common types of foot pain and injury is plantar fasciitis — about…
Read MoreDr. William Arthur Blazes A New Trail At Aboite Podiatry
Dr. William Arthur wanted to be a firefighter. His grandfather, Bill Langmeyer, was a firefighter (a well-known one in Fort Wayne). His uncle was a firefighter. Even his best friend was a firefighter. During his senior year at Concordia Lutheran High School, Dr. Arthur was taking classes at Anthis Career Center to become a firefighter.…
Read MoreDr. Jacqueline Monroe Sees The Foot As The Foundation of Health
Dr. Jacqueline Monroe works hard for her patients. “It’s hard for me to stop thinking about what’s happening to my patients when I’m not at work,” she says. “I care about outcomes for my patients. I care about how they’re doing and I worry about them if they’re not progressing and getting better.” Dr. Monroe…
Read MoreHow To Find The Best Running Shoes
Not every runner should wear the same type of shoes. Here’s how to find the perfect running shoes for you.
Read MoreDr. Matthew Robison Loves Helping Patients In His Hometown
Dr. Matthew Robison knows a thing or two about dealing with injuries. “I had a good friend growing up since grade school, and he said he doesn’t know how I made it out of childhood because it seemed like when someone got hurt it was always me,” he says with a laugh. “The dirt bikes,…
Read MoreNew To Running In 2021? 7 Tips To Prevent Foot Pain
Are you new to running in 2021? Find out what you need to know to prevent foot pain and other issues as you begin.
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