If you have heard of gout, but are not really sure what it is, don’t worry – you are not alone!
It is a form of arthritis that occurs from a build up of uric acid crystals in a person’s joints.
Krystexxa Gout Treatment KRYSTEXXA has a different way of lowering uric acid levels, which is the key to stopping gout flares. In about 6 months, it can remove years of uric acid crystal buildup from your joints. ORAL GOUT MEDICINES DON’T: CONVERT URIC ACID: KRYSTEXXA is the only gout treatment that changes uric acid into a […]
Contrast Baths You can think of using a contrast bath as an enhanced icing routine. This approach involves soaking the lower extremity in alternate cold and warm baths. This can help greatly in reducing pain and swelling. Here’s a description of a basic contrast bath protocol: Submerge the injured ankle in a bucket or bath […]
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What is pyoderma gangrenosum? Not a type of gangrene, pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare type of skin ulceration that is treatable. This disease is not contagious, so no need to be concerned about transferral. What causes pyoderma gangrenosum? It is not known exactly what causes pyoderma gangrenosum, but in many cases, it occurs following a […]
How Can Toenail Fungus Affect Your Life? Do you have a toenail fungus? If yes, then for how long are you going to ignore it? It’s indeed a common condition that makes many people think it’s okay to leave it untreated as it may go away by itself. However, it’s not the truth. It’s not […]
Using Botox to treat excessive sweating in several areas is safe and effective. These areas include the armpits (axilla), craniofacial area ( the face and head), and beneath the breast. The hands, feet and other comparatively small body areas can also be effectively treated using Botox. Most research has been done in treating the underarm area
Care of Casts and Splints Cast Care Do’s and Don’ts Keep it dry Care of Casts and Splints – If you haven’t been told specifically that your cast is waterproof it’s essential to keep it dry. Also note that even if your cast is waterproof that isn’t a license to get it soaking wet. You […]
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Cryosurgery for Neuromas Cryosurgery is no longer locally available. Device manufacturers have gone out of business and no longer support the device. Surgery can work wonders, but by nature it’s invasive. Whether cutting or scraping tissue away, or suturing it back together, surgery is literally carefully controlled damage. No matter how effective surgery might be, […]
Best Running Shoes Most of the time, athletic shoes can be categorized two ways: neutral sneakers and stability sneakers. Best Running Shoes for Stability sneakers most often contain a midsole and heel that is cushioned. This helps to control foot motion and prevent overpronation, the tendency to roll the foot inward too much. This decreases […]
How to Use Crutches Almost all of us have used crutches or another type of weight bearing aid such as a walker or cane at some point. These helpful devices aid in walking when a limb is too weak, painful, or unstable for normal walking to be possible. They also increase safety by preventing falls, […]
Does one of your shoes wear out before the other? Do you have chronic, unexplained knee or lower back pain? Do your feet feel uneven when you walk? If you answered with anything but no, you may want to consider orthotic inserts—one of the best and easiest methods of treatment for the troubled sole. At the Beaver Valley Foot Clinic, we help you identify, diagnose and treat foot discomforts.
If you are feeling as if there is a pebble in your shoe, there may not literally be a rock in there, but there is real reason for the pain. Often when patients describe the feeling of foot pain, as if from a pebble within their shoes, or discomfort caused by wrinkled up socks, they are actually suffering from pain due to the presence of neuromas or fibromas. Yet, there is no reason to put up with the pain–all you have to do is visit our doctors at the Beaver Valley Foot Clinic!
It’s sandal season and every time you slip on your wedges you are reminded of the flower foot tattoo you got on Spring Break 2005! Well, that was a long time ago and though some of those memories may have faded, your lotus flower sure hasn’t!
Cost shouldn’t be a consideration when buying diabetic socks, especially in light of their many benefits. In fact, consistently wearing high quality diabetic socks may be all that’s required to prevent some of the most common foot problems affecting diabetics.
Safety Tips for Walking Good Footwork As you walk, place your foot down lightly. Do not slap or slam it down. Make sure that your foot comes in contact with the ground in a heel-then-toe progression. It may seem that when taking large steps you are covering more distance, however when landing the energy of […]
