As a society, we are constantly on our feet. Whether the issues are caused by life expectancy increase, heavier body weight, or the fact that we are trying to become more active, our feet are becoming more important to us every day. Children are competing in athletics at higher levels. People are living longer. Weight gain in adults and children are more problematic. Foot and ankle complaints and concerns are touching every life and every family. As a foot & ankle specialist, Dr. Gibson sees these problems on a regular basis and can provide key insights into these concerns. He also enjoys blogging about these common concerns.
- Page 9
-
My Foot Stopped Hurting, Do I Still Need The Boot? After a fractured foot, how long do you need to stay in the cast or boot. What if the pain resolves, is that the sign that the boot should be removed? Dr Gibson discusses his fracture and when he can remove the boot. -
Back Pain Caused By Your Feet Since the feet are attached to the legs and the legs attached to the trunk and back, it is very common to have knee pain, hip pain and even back pain from abnormalities of the feet. If you have pain even above the feet, it is recommended to evaluate how you walk and how your feet function. -
Why X-rays Get Worse Before They Get Better You started with an x-ray that showed a fracture. As the fracture heals, the x-ray looks worse before it finishes healing. Why does this happen? -
Help Your Child Stay Active Through Good Shoes The key to keeping your kids active may be shoegear. Quality shoes will help them want to be more active. -
The First 48 Hours After An Injury (or Surgery) When you get injured, or have surgery, the first 48 hours are usually the hardest and may be the key to rapid recovery. -
When Your Doctor Hurts His Foot... Your Doctor has told you how to treat an foot and ankle injury, but what would he do if he injured his foot? Dr Gibson discusses his injury this last week and what he did to treat it.