Your feet and ankles support your entire body, so it’s not uncommon to get pains and aches in these areas. Degenerative diseases can also strike at the joints of your lower extremities, rendering you partially immobile. To help your feet and ankles regain their strength and mobility, you can turn to podiatrists and pedorthists. They are professionals
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How to Prevent and Treat Muscle Sprains and Strains
Muscle strains and sprains are common complaints and can happen to the best of us. Since they occur quite frequently, it is important to understand how to respond to these conditions. If you participate in contact sports and strenuous physical activities, it is important to learn how to mitigate the pain. Better yet, find out how to
Read MoreHow Does a Doctor Diagnose an Ankle Sprain?
An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments in the ankle. This type of injury occurs when the ligaments are stretched beyond their limit and tear, which usually happens when the ankle rolls or gets twisted or turned in an awkward way. Most ankle sprains respond well to R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) therapy. The
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Pain Treatment Options
Foot problems are among the potentially serious complications of poorly controlled diabetes. They are caused by nerve damage and poor blood circulation. They can result in chronic pain, numbness, and weakness in the foot, and ulcers or sores. Common diabetic conditions that cause foot problems include peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which is a progressive circulation disorder
Read MoreHeart Disease Treatment Options
The heart performs the very important function of pumping blood, which keeps oxygen and nutrients circulating throughout your body. Diseases that impair this function could have fatal consequences. Heart disease consists of many different types of conditions that affect the heart. Depending on the type, heart disease can cause a problem with the heart rhythm, blood
Read More10 Common Foot Problems and How to Deal with Them
Thanks to all of the pressure placed on your feet when doing everything from walking and running to just sitting down in a chair, there are quite a number of things that can go wrong with your foot. If you have a foot problem that is causing pain, it is in your best interest to
Read MoreHeart Disease: Why You Need to Schedule an Annual Checkup
Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A person passes away from a heart-related complication every 30 seconds in this country. Although the prevalence of heart disease is higher as people age, it can happen to anyone. Let’s talk about how getting
Read More6 Exercises Recommended by Heart Doctors
What’s the best way to counter heart disease? In addition to diet and reducing stress, exercise decreases your risk for cardiovascular disease. So, to improve your cardiac function and keep your heart healthy, let’s learn more about the importance of exercise. What Can Keep My Heart Working for Life? Your heart doctor in West Orange,
Read MoreDon’t Delay: Foot and Ankle Conditions We Can Treat
Your feet and ankles keep you on the move all day long – so if you suffer a foot injury or develop chronic foot pain, the foot and ankle specialists at Hudson MD Group are here for you. chronic There are several signs and symptoms which indicate that you need a podiatric exam and possible treatment, including the following:
Read MoreWhen should you see a cardiologist?
There are medical conditions that put you at risk for heart disease. The scary thing about heart disease is that it can produce no symptoms that would alert you to see a doctor. For many people, heart disease is discovered after a routine check-up. One example of heart disease with no symptoms is coronary heart
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