Newsletters
At the Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, we're proud to provide you with NEWS YOU CAN USE! Click on the topices below to view our weekly newsletters about various topics related to foot and ankle wellness in PDF format.
- Are You Neglecting Your Children's Feet? »
A new survey results indicate that many health-conscious parents don't have high standards of foot health when it comes to their children's feet, with only 25 percent of parents having taken their children to a podiatrist for treatment of foot ailments. - Cut Yourself Walking Barefoot »
Bare feet are universally associated with summer, but for those who enjoy walking barefoot, seemingly minor puncture wounds on the soles of your feet can allow serious infections to develop and spread. - Five Foot Problems Men Shouldnt Ignore »
Feet are the Rodney Dangerfield of body parts; they don’t get no respect. - Local Doctor Notices More Foot Pain In Overweight Children »
Dr. Daniel D. Michaels, DPM, MS FACFAS says he’s noticing more and more overweight and obese children with foot and ankle pain in his examining room, mirroring a national epidemic of childhood obesity. - New Surgical Techniques »
Many Achilles tendon surgery patients in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland are getting back on their feet faster, thanks to new procedures and techniques. - Dry Skin And Winter Itch »
Colder temperatures each winter bring many Americans one big problem: dry, cracked skin. - Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing »
The barrier to a perfect golf swing could lie in your big toe, your heel or on the ball of your foot. - Mow The Lawn Not Your Foot »
Springtime is here and a local foot and ankle surgeon cautions weekend gardeners that their yards could become "toe-away" zones if they’re not careful when operating rotary-blade lawn mowers. - Skiing And Your Feet »
As with most other sports, you need to keep close attention to your feet when choosing ski boots and when preparing your feet for skiing. - Sock It To Me »
New technology has invaded our homes and our offices, and now -- even the socks we wear! - The Switch from Sandals to Shoes »
Now that winter is here, many of us have switched to socks and closed toe shoes. - Fix Your Feet for Weight Loss »
Obesity aggravates foot problems, and can make it hard to exercise and lose weight. - Keep Your Toes Toasty »
Whether you’re heading off to a snowy region this season or stepping into the elements just outside your door, make sure you’re dressed appropriately for the weather.
- Protect Your Feet from Indoor Sports Injuries »
In the winter months, many of us move our exercise routine indoors.
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60 Seconds to Stomp Out Cancer »
Foot melanoma is the deadliest cancer, but routine foot self exams can increase early detection, survival. - Children's soccer linked to ingrown toenails »
Snug cleats, repeated kicking can contribute to a painful problem -
Popular Sandals Causing Foot Problems in Men? »
Wrong sandal can cause heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, other ailments. - Five Myths About Foot Care »
From bunions to broken toes, local foot and ankle surgeon has heard it all -
Hikers and Hunters »
Long, vigorous hikes take toll on feet, ankles -
For Many, Winter is Fall Season »
Icy conditions cause falls and broken ankles
