Why is there such growth in podiatry care in America? Age statistics drive the need for foot care, and diabetes disease continues to rise all over the country. Diabetes and other medical conditions require specialized treatment to stave off surgical procedures that might cause you to lose your limbs. Revenue from podiatry care in 2012 was expected to reach an annual total of $4.7 billion. Researchers were projecting even higher revenues in 2014 as a result of the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that was initiated in 2010.…
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Do you do a lot of work around your house? Maybe you’re painting your home yourself or doing some work on the roof, and you’re constantly climbing a ladder—or standing on one. You may have thought that a fall was your biggest concern from all this ladder climbing, but you may also be at risk for a common foot ailment, Achilles tendonitis.
How Do You Get Achilles Tendonitis?
Your Achilles tendon runs from your heel to your calf muscle and helps you lift your heel in order to walk.…
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Your feet are tough, they take quite a beating in your day-to-day life. Most of the time resting is more then sufficient to make your feet feel better. Of course, that doesn’t mean your feet are invincible. There are several things that can happen that will require professional help. Luckily, your feet are pretty good at letting you know something is wrong with them. So, if you’ve been experiencing any of the following you should see the doctor, like.…
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