Football and Soccer are Starting!
Dear Foot Blogger Chick, My son came home from football practice and was complaining about his big toe. When I looked at his toe, it was swollen, warm, and purple! What could this be? Football Mom Dear Football Mom, Ah, fall sports. It makes me think of high school football, pompom mums and […]
Back to School Shoes
It seems hard to believe but all the back to school sales have started which means that soon it will be time to send the little darlings back to school. (And quiet will reign in the house again!) Back to school shopping can mean more than just school supplies. It is probably time to check […]
Your Feet During Pregnancy
Dear Foot Blogger Chick, I am pregnant with my first child! I am so excited but my friends have told me that my feet will swell up like balloons. Is that true? Why? Excited Expectant Mom Dear EEM, Congratulations! How very exciting for you. As you have probably read and know, your body will be […]
Children and Growth Plate Injuries From Sports
I know is it only the end of July but fall sports will be starting soon and I thought I would remind you about children and overuse injuries. I don’t know if you know this but children’s bones are not connected like adult bones. Children have growth plates. Growth plates are the area of […]
Preparing for the Marathon – Part Two
In our first segment on running a marathon, we talked about shoes, the possible need for orthotics, having a physical therapy evaluation, getting and keeping to a training schedule, and joining a running club. If you missed it, you can find it at http://www.epsfootdocs.com/2013/07/running-marathon-part-one.html This second week, we want to […]