footDrHorsley Newsletter

Custom Ankle Braces

Bashan Horsley — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:31:51 +0000

Greetings everyone. We are continuing our highlight on custom ankle braces in this newsletter. We previously discussed various reasons someone would need custom braces; dropfoot, ankle arthritis, Charcot foot, etc (see previous edition). If it sounds like you can benefit from custom ankle bracing like hundreds of people already are, then here is what you can [...]

Ankle Foot Orthotic (AFO) Ankle Supports

Bashan Horsley — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:26:43 +0000

Greetings once again from everyone at footDrHorsley. This is the beginning of a new series centered around custom Ankle Foot Orthotic (AFO) ankle supports. Custom supports are designed to prevent the ankle from rolling when it is unable to support itself. AFO's help individuals with, but not limited to these problems: Ankle arthritis or DJD [...]

Neuropathy

Kairi Horsley — Fri, 07 May 2010 04:29:47 +0000

How many of us have ever had the sensation of pins and needles poking under your skin? Have you ever sat in the same position for so long that maybe your leg or foot went numb? You may have experienced neuropathy. "Neuropathy?" you say. Yes, this is the term used when there is some kind [...]

Asteotic eczema (winter itch)

Kairi Horsley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:09:54 +0000

The weather is changing and we hate to admit it, but winter is near. Not only does "Old Man Winter" bring frost, he loves to deliver chills, chapped lips, and brittle hair. In addition to the most obvious things, many people can acquire skin abnormalities such as asteotic eczema (winter itch), fissuring of the skin, [...]

Diabetic Foot Infections

Kairi Horsley — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:45:26 +0000

Any time a break in the skin occurs, bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens can enter and cause an infection. The foot is an especially rich source of bacteria and invading microorganisms, because your shoes provide them a perfect environment in which to live. Therefore, any time you notice a lesion, ulcer, cut, or sore on [...]

Congenital Dislocated Hip

Kairi Horsley — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:30:40 +0000

Congenital dislocated hip is an abnormality that is seen at birth. The role that podiatrists play in pediatrics is remarkable. With the first sign of stance or walking abnormality, a parent's concern will be great enough to rush their child off to the doctor. We will learn about the many tools and techniques, which cater [...]

Onychomycosis

Kairi Horsley — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:45:57 +0000

Have you ever gone over someone's house and been ashamed to take off your shoes? Ever gone to the beach and buried your feet in the sand? Do you wear closed toed shoes because you are ashamed of toenails? Don't worry, you are not alone. This is what millions of Americans experience. If you have [...]

Bone Health

Kairi Horsley — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:15:54 +0000

Most of us are avid TV watchers, so I'm sure we are all familiar with the many ads drug companies generate to promote a healthier lifestyle. Let's face it, as we get older, our bodies may need some help. There are weight loss, smoking cessation, asthma, impotency, and heartburn drugs. Today we will focus on [...]

Pain Relief

Kairi Horsley — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:37:55 +0000

Happy Easter! This is the time of year for new suits, brimmed hats, and new shoes, but be warned -with new shoes can bring new pain. To deal with this pain,most people go straight to the medicine cabinet and grab a pain reliever. In this article we will educate you on pain relievers. Do we really [...]

Hallux Limitus

Kairi Horsley — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:15:36 +0000

Defintion Hallux limitus describes a condition in which there is limitation of motion of the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint in the sagittal plane. Hallux limitus is the inability of the hallux to dorsiflex at the 1st MPJ. This limited range of motion results in jamming of the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint (1st MPJ). Over time, repetitive [...]