Blog Archive

Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy Nov 29th, 2021

Glucose or sugar is vital to our health and an important source of energy for much of our body and brain function and Diabetes is a group of diseases that affects how our body uses that source of energy. No matter what type of diabetes you have, it affects how...

What You Can Do to Prevent Fall Injuries Sep 22nd, 2021

September is Falls Prevention Month. This topic is one that hits close to home for me after my 87 year old father, who was on blood thinners at the time, sustained what he deemed an insignificant fall after getting up from the couch, slipping and landing hard on his bottom....

Thick nails, Black nails, Ingrowns, Oh My! Sep 9th, 2021

September is traditionally the start of running race season here in Austin, Texas. From the Zilker Relays to various 5K and 10K charity runs, Austinites are sure to hit the pavements racing across the city this fall and into winter.  But even if you aren’t a runner, as cooler weather...

Foot Care Tips for Labor Day Weekend Sep 1st, 2021

As Labor Day approaches and with the delta variant of COVID-19 continuing to spread across the country, Americans are likely to spend more of their time outdoors this year for gatherings and celebrations. Texans will likely be escaping the heat with gatherings along the beach, around the lake, or backyard...

How is working from home causing increased foot pain? Aug 25th, 2021

How can working from home cause increased foot pain? It's a fact  that COVID-19 has changed the face of how we all work and interact, workplace closures resulted in 70% of Americans working remotely. Virtual meetings and calls are now the standard form of communication and since the start of the...

Shoe shopping tips for back to school Aug 18th, 2021

It’s that time of year when kids start heading back to school. And with each new school season, comes back to school shopping for supplies, clothes, and shoes. Having the right shoe gear for your child is as important as having the right equipment for their sports or having the...