University Podiatry Associates now offers PRP injections! Below is some information about PRP and how you can benefit from it! 😀
PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP) stimulates new cell growth and collagen production. The platelets act as the wound and injury healers. PRP promotes healing, restoration, rejuvenation, and pain relief for common orthopedic injuries and degenerative joint conditions such as joint pain, arthritis, tendonitis and muscle tears. Using your own plasma, PRP therapy enhances you body’s natural ability to heal itself and drastically reduces healing time for soft tissue injuries. This cutting-edge technology offers non-surgical regenerative cell-based treatments to promote healing, mobility, and pain relief.
Benefits:
Non-invasive
Non-surgical
Fast post-procedure healing
Improves collagen synthesis
More cost and time effective than surgery
and much more
Neuropathy is damage to the nerves that create numbness in your extremities, including your feet. It is a common condition for people with diabetes. https://bit.ly/39yLtmx
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Neuropathy / Numbness | Institute for Preventive Foothealth (IPFH)
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a good Yom Kippur!
"Driver's foot" is the pain experienced after driving excessively or for long hours. You'll get cramps and pain throughout your feet. There are a few things you can do to help. http://bit.ly/2T1JzXh
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How To Avoid Driver's Foot - Foot.com
When the arteries connected to your lower extremities harden, blood can't flow properly. This results in Peripheral Arterial Disease. https://bit.ly/2UMYPGv
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Peripheral Arterial Disease | Institute for Preventive Foothealth (IPFH)
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a happy Rosh Hashanah!
Make sure you choose the right shoes for you, your feet will thank you! https://bit.ly/3dL91YK
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The Right Shoes For You | Advanced Foot & Ankle
A bunion is a deformity of the bone at the bottom of the big toe. Do you suspect that you have one? Contact our office so we can properly diagnose your foot problem! https://bit.ly/2URXQoB
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Bunion - Hallux Valgus
Happy Columbus Day!
Happy Columbus Day!
Unfortunately, there are a lot of causes of foot pain. If you are ever unsure of how serious your foot problem is, please reach out to our office! https://bit.ly/2yj1EHM
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Causes of Foot Pain
What exactly is Rheumatism? Read about it here: https://bit.ly/2wT6Ly8
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What is Rheumatism?
While there is a genetic link to why some people develop bunions more than others, you can also get them from certain health conditions, daily activities, and ill-fitting footwear. https://bit.ly/2X04hIN
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Causes of Bunions
Do you have a blister, corn, or callus? Here is your complete guide: https://bit.ly/2wT9eso
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Blisters, Corns and Calluses
Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, commonly affects joints of the hands, feet, and wrists. However, RA can affect other parts of the body as well. https://bit.ly/2R1im5a
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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Have a spooky and safe Halloween!
Patients with mallet toe experience often report symptoms of pain and inflammation associated with the callosity or nail deformity. https://bit.ly/3dNqdwM
Those who are diabetic are more susceptible to foot problems due to poor circulation. https://bit.ly/2X1oONo
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Diabetic Foot Problems
Living with foot pain isn't easy, but there are some things you can do in your everyday life that can make it better. https://bit.ly/2R5ym6e
Are you suffering from Metatarsalgia? https://bit.ly/2R27cwZ
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Metatarsalgia Causes
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a happy and safe Diwali!
Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungal infection between the toes. As the name suggests, people who consistently exercise have an increased chance of developing athlete's foot. https://bit.ly/2yi3WH9
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a happy and safe Diwali!
Happy Veteran's Day to all those who have served or currently serve our country!
Happy Veteran's Day to all those who have served or currently serve our country!
Your feet take a pounding every day. Help them go the distance by identifying and correcting issues ranging from corns and calluses to athlete's foot and hammertoes. https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health-pictures/common-foot-problems.aspx
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10 Common Foot Problems and How to Manage Them | Everyday Health
Did you know that what you eat can affect the health of your feet? It's true! Read more here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/nutrition-and-your-feet.aspx
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How Nutrition Can Affect Your Feet | Everyday Health
If you suffer from joint stiffness due to psoriatic arthritis, there are some things you can do when you wake up to help alleviate discomfort. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/psoriatic-arthritis-management-selector/morning-routine-ease-joint-stiffness/
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Morning Routine to Ease Psoriatic Arthritis Joint Stiffness | Everyday Health
University Podiatry Associates would like to wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
University Podiatry Associates would like to wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of chronic pain beneath the heel of the foot. Do you think you could be suffering from this condition? https://www.everydayhealth.com/plantar-fasciitis/guide/
Athlete's foot is a contagious fungal infection that is commonly picked up from public spaces like locker rooms and showers. https://www.everydayhealth.com/athletes-foot/guide/
Ever wondered what causes hammertoe? https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/hammertoes.aspx
Treat your feet right and protect them from pesky corns and calluses! https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/care-for-corns-and-calluses.aspx
Don't tiptoe around your foot health! https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/foot-health-basics.aspx
Here are some great tips diabetics can try when taking close care of their feet: https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health-pictures/11-tips-for-good-diabetes-foot-care.aspx
The best way to treat your corns and calluses is to not keep them covered! https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-and-beauty/treat-corns-and-calluses.aspx
Though corns and calluses are not serious conditions, the thick skin that grows on your feet can cause a host of problems, including pain. https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/calluses-and-corns.aspx
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a happy Kwanzaa!
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a happy Kwanzaa!
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a very Merry Christmas!
University Podiatry Associates wants to wish you a happy and safe Christmas!
If you have diabetes, protecting your feet is more important than ever. https://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/symptoms/damage-to-the-feet-and-legs/
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Diabetes: Protect Your Feet and Legs | Everyday Health
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a fun and safe New Year!
Your nails can reveal clues about how healthy you are. Learn what a change in nail color, shape, or texture says about your overall health. https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-and-beauty/what-your-nails-say-about-your-health.aspx
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What Your Nails Say About Your Health | Everyday Health
Taking extra care of your feet if you are diabetic is extremely important. Diabetics are more susceptible to foot problems because of lack of blood circulation. https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/foot-care-and-diabetes.aspx
Dealing with toenail or foot fungus? They're both common conditions. Here's what you need to know to treat a fungal infection on your toes or feet, and prevent it from happening again. https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-and-beauty/stamp-out-toenail-fungus.aspx
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How to Stamp Out Toenail and Foot Fungus | Everyday Health
Peripheral arterial disease, arthritis, and diabetes can cause serious foot pain. If you have one of these diseases, you need to know how the health of your feet could be affected. https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/foot-pain-can-signal-serious-conditions.aspx
Bunions are a symptom of a progressive bone disorder. They appear as a bony bump at the base of the big toe joint. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310096
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Bunions: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
From high heels to floppy sandals, women's feet can take a real beating. Get tips on how to keep your feet healthy and happy.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/keep-your-feet-happy.aspx
The winter months can be a lot of changes to your skin. One change is ashy skin or xerosis. Learn more here: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-ashy-skin-5087883
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What Is Ashy Skin?
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Odd-looking toenail? It may be a fungal infection, but there's a good chance that another condition could be to blame. Read on here to find out what is ailing your feet:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/toenail-fungal-infection-guide/is-it-toenail-fungus/
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Is It Toenail Fungus or Something Else? | Everyday Health
Is your foot normal, or are your arches high or low? Finding the right running shoes will take time, but it will also help prevent injury.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/choosing-running-shoes.aspx
The winter months can be a lot of changes to your skin. One change is ashy skin or xerosis. Learn more here: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-ashy-skin-5087883
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What Is Ashy Skin?
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Poor toenail care and the wrong shoes can lead to an ingrown toenail, which can be very painful.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/ingrown-toenails.aspx
Walking is a great exercise, as long as you outfit your feet properly. When shopping for walking shoes, look for flexibility, stability, and comfort.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/how-to-buy-walking-shoes.aspx
Odd-looking toenail? It may be a fungal infection, but there's a good chance that another condition could be to blame. Read on here to find out what is ailing your feet:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/toenail-fungal-infection-guide/is-it-toenail-fungus/
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Is It Toenail Fungus or Something Else? | Everyday Health
Is your foot normal, or are your arches high or low? Finding the right running shoes will take time, but it will also help prevent injury.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/choosing-running-shoes.aspx
The winter months can be a lot of changes to your skin. One change is ashy skin or xerosis. Learn more here: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-ashy-skin-5087883
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What Is Ashy Skin?
Here are some gentle exercises to help reduce foot and heel pain, stiffness, and other Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms: https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/treatment/ease-foot-ankle-toe-pain/
Poor toenail care and the wrong shoes can lead to an ingrown toenail, which can be very painful.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/ingrown-toenails.aspx
Walking is a great exercise, as long as you outfit your feet properly. When shopping for walking shoes, look for flexibility, stability, and comfort.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/how-to-buy-walking-shoes.aspx
Odd-looking toenail? It may be a fungal infection, but there's a good chance that another condition could be to blame. Read on here to find out what is ailing your feet:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/toenail-fungal-infection-guide/is-it-toenail-fungus/
EVERYDAYHEALTH.COM
Is It Toenail Fungus or Something Else? | Everyday Health
Is your foot normal, or are your arches high or low? Finding the right running shoes will take time, but it will also help prevent injury.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/choosing-running-shoes.aspx
Naturally, the feet take a lot of daily abuse from walking, running, jumping, and climbing. Here are ten common foot problems to look out for. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319190
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Ten common foot problems: Causes and treatment
A podiatrist is a trained physician who specializes in problems involving feet and ankles. Visit us if you have foot pain or foot-related diseases, like diabetes. https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/podiatrists.aspx
Here are some gentle exercises to help reduce foot and heel pain, stiffness, and other Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms: https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/treatment/ease-foot-ankle-toe-pain/
Poor toenail care and the wrong shoes can lead to an ingrown toenail, which can be very painful.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/ingrown-toenails.aspx
Walking is a great exercise, as long as you outfit your feet properly. When shopping for walking shoes, look for flexibility, stability, and comfort.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/how-to-buy-walking-shoes.aspx
Taking a few extra steps for good foot care when you exercise can help you avoid foot problems with diabetes. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/type-2-diabetes-treatment-diet-exercise/foot-care-and-exercise/
Did you know that ankle sprains can cause long-term discomfort? https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/daniel-baumstark-physical-injury-and-rehab/the-long-term-effects-of-ankle-sprains/
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a safe President's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Naturally, the feet take a lot of daily abuse from walking, running, jumping, and climbing. Here are ten common foot problems to look out for. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319190
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Ten common foot problems: Causes and treatment
Most people with RA encounter foot issues, including big toe pain, inflamed joints, and aching ankles. Learn how to minimize and soothe foot pain and stiffness: https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/foot-pain-and-rheumatoid-arthritis/
EVERYDAYHEALTH.COM
Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Relieve Foot Pain | Everyday Health
Taking a few extra steps for good foot care when you exercise can help you avoid foot problems with diabetes. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/type-2-diabetes-treatment-diet-exercise/foot-care-and-exercise/
Did you know that ankle sprains can cause long-term discomfort? https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/daniel-baumstark-physical-injury-and-rehab/the-long-term-effects-of-ankle-sprains/
University Podiatry Associates wishes you a safe President's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Nerve pain may result from a pinched nerve or a chronic condition, such as diabetes. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/nerve-pain-in-foot
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Nerve pain in the foot: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more
Usually, the heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis will go away, if you know what to do. You'll also want to learn how to prevent that pain from coming back. https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/care-for-heel-pain.aspx
Most people with RA encounter foot issues, including big toe pain, inflamed joints, and aching ankles. Learn how to minimize and soothe foot pain and stiffness: https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/foot-pain-and-rheumatoid-arthritis/
EVERYDAYHEALTH.COM
Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Relieve Foot Pain | Everyday Health
Taking a few extra steps for good foot care when you exercise can help you avoid foot problems with diabetes. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/type-2-diabetes-treatment-diet-exercise/foot-care-and-exercise/
Did you know that ankle sprains can cause long-term discomfort? https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/daniel-baumstark-physical-injury-and-rehab/the-long-term-effects-of-ankle-sprains/
Do you have numbness in your big toe? There are a number of causes for this. Find out when you should visit your podiatrist. https://www.healthline.com/health/big-toe-is-numb-on-one-side#see-a-doctor
HEALTHLINE.COM
Why Is My Big Toe Numb on One Side? Possible Causes and Treatment
The foot has a complex set of tendons, muscles, joints, and bones that enable it to work properly, as well as withstand walking, standing, and other everyday movements. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319737
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Pain on top of the foot: Causes and treatment
Nerve pain may result from a pinched nerve or a chronic condition, such as diabetes. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/nerve-pain-in-foot
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Nerve pain in the foot: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more
Usually, the heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis will go away, if you know what to do. You'll also want to learn how to prevent that pain from coming back. https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/care-for-heel-pain.aspx
Most people with RA encounter foot issues, including big toe pain, inflamed joints, and aching ankles. Learn how to minimize and soothe foot pain and stiffness: https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/foot-pain-and-rheumatoid-arthritis/
EVERYDAYHEALTH.COM
Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Relieve Foot Pain | Everyday Health
Corns and calluses are hard, painful areas of skin that often develop on the feet in response to pressure or friction. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172459
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Corns and calluses: What's the difference and how can I treat them?
Do you have numbness in your big toe? There are a number of causes for this. Find out when you should visit your podiatrist. https://www.healthline.com/health/big-toe-is-numb-on-one-side#see-a-doctor
HEALTHLINE.COM
Why Is My Big Toe Numb on One Side? Possible Causes and Treatment
The foot has a complex set of tendons, muscles, joints, and bones that enable it to work properly, as well as withstand walking, standing, and other everyday movements. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319737
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Pain on top of the foot: Causes and treatment
Nerve pain may result from a pinched nerve or a chronic condition, such as diabetes. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/nerve-pain-in-foot
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Nerve pain in the foot: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more
Usually, the heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis will go away, if you know what to do. You'll also want to learn how to prevent that pain from coming back. https://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/care-for-heel-pain.aspx
A heel spur is a condition where a calcium deposit grows between the heel and arch of the foot. What are the symptoms of heels spurs and what increases a person’s risk of developing them? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320411
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Heel spurs: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment
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Symptoms such as aching feet, toes, and ankles make shoe shopping an important part of rheumatoid arthritis self-care. When you're selecting new shoes, consider function over style. https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/the-best-shoes-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/
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Rheumatoid Arthritis-Friendly Footwear: How to Find The Best Shoes | Everyday Health
Corns and calluses are hard, painful areas of skin that often develop on the feet in response to pressure or friction. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172459
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Corns and calluses: What's the difference and how can I treat them?
Do you have numbness in your big toe? There are a number of causes for this. Find out when you should visit your podiatrist. https://www.healthline.com/health/big-toe-is-numb-on-one-side#see-a-doctor
HEALTHLINE.COM
Why Is My Big Toe Numb on One Side? Possible Causes and Treatment
Blisters are fluid-filled pockets that develop in the top layer of the skin in response to injury or infection. Blisters usually occur over damaged areas to cushion them from further harm. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319878
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Blisters on the feet: Causes, treatment, and prevention
A heel spur is a condition where a calcium deposit grows between the heel and arch of the foot. What are the symptoms of heels spurs and what increases a person’s risk of developing them? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320411
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Heel spurs: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment
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Symptoms such as aching feet, toes, and ankles make shoe shopping an important part of rheumatoid arthritis self-care. When you're selecting new shoes, consider function over style. https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/the-best-shoes-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/
EVERYDAYHEALTH.COM
Rheumatoid Arthritis-Friendly Footwear: How to Find The Best Shoes | Everyday Health
Corns and calluses are hard, painful areas of skin that often develop on the feet in response to pressure or friction. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172459
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Corns and calluses: What's the difference and how can I treat them?
