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Want to Save $3.5 Billion per Year?
The APMA has a way to save 3.5 billion (yes, BILLION!) dollars per year. Everybody at risk for diabetes-related foot problems should be evaluated every year. That would be the savings–thanks to preventive medicine. Read this article for the details. Courtesy of APMA, the American Podiatric medical Asosciation.
Is Sever’s Disease a Severe Disease?
When your children participate in sports, it can help them develop physically and socially. It’s a great way to keep them physically active, but it also comes with risks of injury. In particular, for children ages 9 to 14, Sever’s Disease can affect their growing heel bones. This disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is usually brought on…
Counting Our Blessings
2013 has been a most interesting year, amazing that it has passed so quickly. For some, this has been a blessing in its own right–starting the year off with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the tragedy at Newtown, then the ever-present turmoil in Washington, including apprehension regarding the Affordable Care Act. Closer to home,…
High Fashion Footwear May Come with a High Price
While high heel shoes may look stylish or complement your favorite outfit, they are rarely the best option for a woman’s feet. According to a study by the American Podiatric Medical Association, 39 percent of women wear high heels every day; of the women who wear heels daily, three out of four reported foot problems….
Dr. Oz recommends laser for fungal nails
I was home this afternoon helping nurse my wife past a bit of minor surgery and the famous Dr. Oz was on he TV. He had segments on athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) and fungal nail infections (onychomycosis, tinea unguium). He recommended terbinafine-based topical creams as over the counter remedy for athlete’s foot infections. For the…
Foot Notes (A blog)
Welcome to my new and improved website and blog. The website at www.clarkpodiatry.com was redesigned to make it easier for you to find out information about any foot problems you may have, to find information about me and the practice and to be able to contact the office to schedule an appointment. Moving forward, I…

