We are hoping this post finds you safe and healthy. We are fortunate to be open and seeing established patients as well as accepting new patients for urgent foot and ankle needs. If you are experiencing ingrown nails, fracture or acute injuries, diabetic ulcers or infections, please call to schedule an appointment. 423-764-2299
From the Physicians and staff at Highlands Podiatry
November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
If you are a diabetic, please schedule regular appointments with your Podiatrist and be sure to call with any foot problems or changes. Many issues are treatable when caught and treated in early stages. Give us a call today.
Highlands Podiatry
423-764-2299
September is Falls Risk Month. Podiatry plays a vital role in keeping everyone "on their feet". The JAPMA journal states:
"Given the age-related decline in foot strength and flexibility, and the emerging evidence that foot problems increase the risk of falls, established guidelines for falls prevention recommend that older adults have their feet examined by a podiatrist as a precautionary measure." We invite you to schedule your appointment today.
September is Falls Risk Month. We wanted to share an excerpt within the article written by Lainie Van Voast Moncada, MD and L. Glen Mire MD entitled "Preventing Falls in Older Adults".
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in persons older than 65 years. In a survey, 37.5% of fallers responded that they required medical treatment or activity restriction. Fall injuries result in 2.8 million emergency department visits annually, and 25% of falls cause serious injuries, such as fractures or traumatic brain injury. The risk of falls and resulting serious injury increases with age. Injuries, such as hip fracture, and falls are risk factors for placement in a nursing home, where the fall risk is nearly three times that of persons living in the community. A history of falls is associated with a two- to sixfold increased risk of a future fall. Noninjurious falls are a harbinger of potentially life-threatening events and are an opportunity for physicians to intervene.
Schedule your Falls Risk Analysis today with Dr. Allen or Dr. Saavedra at Highlands Podiatry.
We would like to congratulate Chealsea on passing her LPN boards! Way to go!!
Show your feet "The Love" this Valentine's Day! Highlands Podiatry is ready to address any of your foot pain issues. Come see us soon!
Happy New Year from the Highlands Podiatry Family! As we make the leap into 2021 remember your health starts from the ground up! At Highlands Podiatry, we provide onsite X-ray, soft tissue ultrasound, comprehensive wound care, diabetic foot care, fracture care, and more. Make foot care a New Year’s resolution—come see us in 2021!