Debra’s Story: Relief from Chronic Pain
Every patient we see is unique, but unfortunately, many of them come in telling a similar story. They are suffering from chronic pain and are searching for answers. They want…
Jim’s Story: Achilles Tendon Pain and Neuroma
We all start life with a limited number of bone and joint “poker chips” and these are not distributed fairly. Our genetics as passed on by our parents goes a…
Which Running Shoe is Right for You?
Whether you are new to the running game, or starting a new kind of activity like hiking or cross training, picking out the right kind of shoe can be a…
Neuropathy: The Nerve Monitor Epiphany
I’m sure you’ve had epiphanies in your life. Today, I would like to share one of mine with you. I’ve had those miracle moments with the birth of a child…
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…