Keeping Your Feet Healthy Through Education
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 a 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.
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Big Toe Pain In Soccer
Soccer is a very active sport and can produce multiple injuries. One such injury is in the joint of the big toe. Dr Gibson discusses this problem...
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Do I Need A Special Shoe Between Periods of Exercise?
As an athlete, you wear specialized shoes to run, play soccer, dance, ride bike or climb mountains. These shoes are key to protecting your feet during your activity, but what do you do with your feet between these athletic events? Is there a special shoe that should be utilized at these time? Learn to protect your feet at other times through a specialized athletic shoe...
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Why Do You Run?
Some people run for exercise, others run because they enjoy it, but others may have a far more important reason for the run. Why do you run?
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Returning After Injury Too Soon Can Worsen The Problem
As we increase the strength and speed of our athletes, we also increase the injury potential. Injuries have been increasing since 2003, and are often called sprains. If you don't treat an sprain correctly, you can increase the problem by returning to your sport too quickly.
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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.
