OK. So it’s not peanut butter & jelly day, but the other PB&J day – World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day! October 19th celebrates and raises awareness for bone and joint health in children and youth. At Clark Podiatry Center, we want to do our part by giving you some tips about healthy pediatric bone and joint…
Did you know that October 12th is World Arthritis Day? About 50% of Americans over 65 years old suffer from arthritic foot pain. A lesser-known fact is that about 294,000 American children under the age of 18 have arthritic or other rheumatic conditions (NIAMS-NIH). Since arthritis mainly affects joints, it is possible that your children can…
How are you celebrating? In addition to walking your dog each day and giving them extra love, we at Clark Podiatry Center would like to suggest some of the following ways to spice up your week of walking your dog: Explore a new walking path or trail – Does your walk usually consist of just going to…
For kids and adults alike, autumn weather signals another opportunity to engage in sports. The daytime provides the warmth for outdoor time, and in the evening, the cooler weather prevents folks from overheating as they train. Footwear choices are changing from flip-flops and sandals to walking shoes, flats, and boots. With all the changes (including…
It’s that time of year again – the kids are back in school! Most of you have already gone and done some back to school shopping to prepare for the new school year, but some may still be catching up (or shopping again). While school supplies and clothing are a given when you think about…
You may have heard that if you are not having a good night’s sleep, you may want to try sticking one or more feet out from under the covers. The feet become exposed to cooler air, which helps your overall body temperature to cool down as well. Why does this seem to work? Well, the…
If you have a young child or are around babies just learning to walk, you may notice that they walk on their tiptoes. At first it might look cute, but then you may wonder if that is normal. Well, most likely, yes – it is normal. Most toddlers learn to walk and begin with a…
Some of the clear stars of the Rio 2016 Olympics were The Final Five – our US Women’s Gymnastics Team. In particular, Simone Biles blew us away with stellar performances, leaving Rio with 5 medals at her first Olympics. Like Simone and the rest of The Final Five, successful gymnasts all over the world generally…
With all the changes that your body is growing through to grow a baby in your belly, a most noticeable one will be edema. The swelling becomes more obvious at or around 20 weeks into your pregnancy, when your hands, breasts, butt, calves, ankles, and feet begin to swell. Uncomfortably, it will show at least a…
Most of the time, we associate Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HMFD) with babies and young children. However, this viral infection can spread to older children, teens, and adults as well. Because it is spread via droplets, it is usually spread through coughing, sneezing, other bodily fluids, and even stool. Parents can get it while…
