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Beware the Flip Flops This Summer!

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Summer is upon us – cookouts, laying by the pool, strolling around in your favorite flip flops.  It’s a wonderful time of year! But recent studies are providing a warning concerning our favorite summertime footwear; “While fashionable and fun, flip-flops can actually lead to weakened and fallen foot arches — and that’s just the beginning,” says Dr. Dawn Sears, a New York City doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery. “The danger with flip-flops is that they cause both short-term and long-term harm to your feet.” Oh no!  Does this mean summer is ruined forever because our dreaded flip flops are going to revolt and destroy all of our feet?!? No.  Take it easy now.  Even though a press release from Dr. Sears revealed that other serious injuries from flip-flops may include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon injury and stress fractures of the long bones in the foot, these injuries normally occur.
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Dos and Don’ts for Pedicures!

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The APMA put out a great list of important Dos and Don’ts when it comes to pedicures – we’ve highlighted some we thought were most important.  You can also check out the poster released by APMA by clicking here. Here’s what you should DO when consider a pedicure: If you have diabetes or poor circulation in your feet, consult a podiatrist so he or she can recommend a customized pedicure that both you and your salon can follow for optimal foot health. Schedule your pedicure first thing in the morning. Salon foot baths are typically cleanest earlier in the day. If you’re not a morning person, make sure that the salon filters and cleans the foot bath between clients. Bring your own pedicure utensils to the salon. Bacteria and fungus can move easily from one person to the next if the salon doesn’t use proper sterilization techniques. When eliminating thick,.
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Flatfeet in Children – Cause for Concern?

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An article by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons warns that Pediatric Flatfoot, a childhood condition can, if left untreated, result in permanent deformity in adulthood. Flatfoot deformity makes mobility and exercise painful, increasing the risk of reduced cardiovascular health and obesity. All reasons why it is imperative for parents to keep a close eye on their childrens’ foot development – namely by having them visit a podiatrist at any sign of discomfort. “Parents never want their child to undergo a surgical procedure,” says Mary Crawford, DPM, FACFAS, an Everett, Washington foot and ankle surgeon, “but uncorrected symptomatic flatfoot can lead to chronic pain and instability as the child ages into adulthood. Children will be on their feet for a long time to come. It’s vital to keep those feet healthy. A foot and ankle surgeon can help parents understand the options – surgical and non-surgical – for.
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Ladies! Don’t Let Bunions Give You the Blues!

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APMA put out the following notes on bunions – check it out:  Bunions are among the most common type of foot ailment today’s podiatrist treats, especially in women. Studies show that women are anywhere from two to nine times more likely to develop a bunion than men! While your high heels and peep toes are partially to blame, your foot type (passed down through your family) is the true culprit. Style Squeeze Click the image above to order a FREE poster for your office. Here’s the good news! Today’s podiatrist is the true expert when it comes to diagnosing and treating bunions. Podiatrists perform tens of thousands of bunion procedures every year, more than any other medical professional in the United States. Fortunately, today’s podiatrist is only a click away! Podiatrists are uniquely qualified among medical professionals to treat bunions, based on their education, training, and experience. If you suspect.
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Prom Season is Almost Upon Us! How to Choose the Right Shoes (for Your Foot Style & Health!)

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Get Your Feet Ready For Prom! Choosing prom shoes for girls isn’t always easy and oftentimes critical factors such as comfort and fit are overlooked because you fall in love with a certain style or color, a decision that is frequently regretted about 30 minutes into the big night.  Our goal is to encourage you and your friends/family to make smart decisions from a health perspective while still keeping it stylish on Prom Night! Comfort, Comfort, Comfort! Comfort needs to be the number one thing you consider with these shoes.  Period.  You’re going to be spending a really long time standing, dancing, running, etc throughout the night and the last thing you need to worry about is discomfort on your feet. Heels or No Heels? Heels are obviously a very popular choice for prom but they should bring some consideration before you choose the wear them – do you wear.
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Healthcare Hiring Continues to Increase

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According to Healthcare Finance News the healthcare industry has continued to grow, increasing by 23,400 positions last month. The biggest growth area were in ambulatory healthcare settings and at hospitals specifically in home healthcare services, which added 6,800 jobs. Physician offices added 1,000 jobs, while outpatient care centers boosted employment by 3,200 jobs and overall, hospitals job positions rose by 7,900. Nursing and residential care facilities also increased hiring in March, although at a much slower pace, adding 200 jobs. Source: Healthcare Finance News.
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We Treat Feet Welcomes Karen Pearlstone RN to the Team!

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We Treat Feet Podiatry would like to welcome Karen Pearlstone RN, BSN to it’s talented team of professionals!  A graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies, Karen relocated to Miami several years later where she attended nursing school and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Drawn to the nursing field due to her strong desire to nurture others, she has joined our team as Surgical Coordinator and looks forward to getting to know both the staff and patients! Have a question or comment?  Drop us a line!  You can email at info@wetreatfeetpodiatry.com or call 410-363-4343..
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Can Seeing Your Podiatrist Save You $10,000+? A Big Complicated Study Translated

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Seeing your podiatrist can save you tens of thousands of dollars in long-term medical costs and helps prevent many patients from having to undergo an amputation – these were the findings of a study performed by 9 PhDs and DPMs regarding the economic value of podiatry.  And while you probably could’ve guessed this already, thanks to the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association it’s all been confirmed by science! “We found that patients who received care from a podiatric physician had significantly lower costs than did patients in the comparison group who did not receive care from a podiatrist during the year before their foot ulcer.” You can check out a copy of the study by clicking here. The difference between those who visited/did not visit a podiatrist at the onset of an injury and who had commercial medical plans was actually “$13,474 lower” and even “$3,624 lower…in Medicare”. .
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Sequestration’s Impact on Podiatry?

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Let’s start with this – the Sequestration: What is It? Sequestration is a legal term used to describe the act of a higher authority taking control of an asset — usually property or money — until a legal dispute is rectified, thus preventing destruction or loss of the asset until appropriate decisions regarding the asset have been made. In this case, “the sequestration” refers to the Budget Control Act of 2011 which guaranteed that if the congress and president didn’t come to a consensus regarding measures for reducing the budget deficit, there would be across-the-board cuts meaning the treasury would freeze monies from almost every government program including the military and Medicare. No consensus was met, so the sequestration went into effect on March 1. So what type of impact will the Sequestration have on Podiatry? Podiatry is often considered a specialty and as a result, even though a person’s.
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Dr. Mikel Daniels

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Dr. Daniels offers the latest techniques in foot and ankle surgery, including postoperative pain buster pumps, minimally invasive foot surgery, and the removal of painful skin lesions (corns and calluses). Education and Experience: Dr. Daniels is a board certified foot surgeon, a distinction he received from the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and a graduate of both Muhlenberg College and the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He is also a member of several specialty organizations, including: •      The American Podiatric Medical Association •      The Maryland Podiatric Medical Association •      The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Dr. Daniels has also served as a consultant for multiple biomedical companies and instrument/equipment manufactures and is on the speakers panel for companies such as Pfizer for Lyrica, New Deal/Integra for the MBA Subtalar implant, and Merete Medical for the Metafix locking plate system.   Home Life: Dr. Daniels is happily married to his wife Melissa and the.
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