Why Treadmill Running on an Incline is a Bad Idea
I treat a wide variety of sports-related aches, pains, and injuries involving the feet and ankles. While there is no sure fire way to avoid all of these issues, there…
Don’l’s Story: A Solution for Restless Legs
It had been decades since Don’l Butler had slept through the night. “I have had restless legs all my life, ever since childhood,” Don’l says. For most of her life,…
5 Steps to Race Training (Part 1)
As a podiatrist and a runner/triathlete, I know personally and professionally how important it is to take the proper steps to train for a race. Perhaps you have never run…
Wade’s Story: Restless Leg Syndrome & Dropfoot
For most people, restless leg syndrome would be overwhelming enough to deal with by itself, but Wade had restless leg syndrome and dropfoot, a condition that makes it hard to…
3 Common Injuries in Athletes: Part 2
In the first blog, we talked about stress fractures being the first of the three most common injuries we typically see in athletes. Today, let’s dive into #2 and #3,…
3 Common Injuries in Athletes: Part 1
I am new to the triathlon arena and I have signed up for the Boulder Half Ironman this fall. I have been training through the winter but not as much…
Bonnie’s Story: Relief from Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep is one of those things that’s easy to take for granted. And then, suddenly, a beast called restless leg syndrome enters your life, and the whole world turns upside…
Will Run for Buns
My favorite treat meal A fond memory from my childhood is the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls wafting out from the kitchen. My mom would make these on Saturdays, and…
Reconstructive Foot Surgery: Part 1
What is reconstructive foot surgery? “Reconstructive surgery” is a term you may have heard from time to time. This can mean very different things depending on what we are “reconstructing”…
Does Foot Size Change with Age?
Have you ever slipped on a pair of shoes you haven’t worn in a while, only to find they feel tighter or looser than you remember? It’s not just your…
Treating Neuropathy: 5 Stages
Stage 1 In this stage, the patient is experiencing symptoms of neuropathy, but they are still very mild. Stage 2-4 Many patients will experience the most pain here, along with…
Treating Neuropathy: The Weight Gain Effect
For many people diagnosed with restless leg syndrome or neuropathy, weight gain can be an unwanted side effect of the medications that are typically prescribed. Weight gain can cause while…