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May 13, 2013
Category: people and blogs

You are a great Doc Dr. Seagle! Emily is already successfully running track. She started running a couple of months ago, just 4 months post surgery. Thank you!" -Brett

Go Emily! We are happy your doing so well. Emily was suffering with severely flat feet. She had bilateral subtalar implant foot surgery.  If you struggle with painful flat feet let Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah help get you going again!

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May 10, 2013
Category: people and blogs

Check out this great article from the LA Times about Pau Gasol. He's having the TENEX Fast procedure on his knees. Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah offers the TENEX Fast procedure.

If you suffer with Plantar Fasciitis or Achilles Tendonitis let us help! Click here to find out more about our Tenex FAST procedure for your feet!

Pau Gasol to undergo 'FAST Technique' procedure on knees Thursday

Manu Ginobili, Pau Gasol

Pau Gasol will undergo a "FAST Technique" procedure Thursday to help alleviate tendinosis in both knees.

According to a release from the Lakers, the procedure "uses a probe inserted into the knee which directs ultrasonic energy to eliminate scar tissue without damaging healthy tissue."

Gasol sat out eight games in early December to rest his aching knees. He missed five games in March with a concussion and 20 through February/March with a foot injury (torn plantar fascia).

The procedure will be performed by Dr. Steven Yoon of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Group.

According to Tenex Health, the FAST Technique is a minimally invasive treatment, performed with a local anesthetic, that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. A normal recovery time from the procedure is six weeks although the Lakers estimate Gasol's recovery will be much briefer.

The team will have a better recovery timeline when the procedure is complete. But since the Lakers were recently eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, Gasol and the team have plenty of time off until next preseason.

Click here to read full article: http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-pau-gasol-medical-procedure-remove-scar-tissue-knees-20130508,0,1789076.story

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May 06, 2013
Category: people and blogs

Stress fractures can sometimes be a difficult thing to diagnose, but they're generally a very easy thing to treat. Many of our active patients come in with pain and usually they don't recall any injury to the area.

What exactly is a stress Fracture? Stress fractures are a type of broken bone that occur because of chronic overuse rather than a single traumatic incident.
 
So how did I break this bone? Common causes are a switch to unsupportive shoegear, excessively high heels, working long hours on concrete, or a recent increase in repetitive athletic activity.
 
So what makes it so tough to diagnose? This particular break is so tiny that it can't be seen on x-ray. The first 10 days after the fracture, your x-rays can look completely normal. It's only later, on follow up x-rays, that we start to see the bone form a healing callus. This confirms the diagnosis.
 
So how do we know it's a stress fracture to begin with? Certain foot types are pre-disposed to this injury, and one bone in particular is the usual victim, so when we see you in our clinic, we can determine by exam if a stress fracture is likely.
 
How do we fix it? A stiff-soled surgical shoe or CAM boot (a rocker-bottom soled surgical boot) for a few weeks with modified activities will generally do the trick. If there is excessive pain and swelling, we may also apply a soft cast for a few days to relieve your discomfort.
 
Most important: how do I prevent this? Wear good supportive shoes! If you're an athlete, make sure you're wearing the appropriate shoegear for the surface you're playing or running on. If you have questions about how to prevent a stress fracture let the experts at  Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah help you! 
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April 20, 2013
Category: people and blogs

Check out this great article from: style.lifegoesstrong.com

Pretty Feet: Are Yours Sandal Ready?
 

It's sandal time! Are your feet ready for their close up? As women, we pretty much want to look great from head to toe and that means paying attention to the condition of our feet as well as the rest of us. When you think of cosmetic surgery, feet aren't usually the first things to come to mind, but more and more people are opting for surgery to make their feet prettier. "Foot Makeover" and "Toe Tuck" are just two of the terms that have come into vogue in recent years.

According to WebMD.com, when surveyed, the majority of foot and ankle surgeons (82 percent) thought cosmetic foot surgery was inappropriate. Cosmetic foot surgery is defined as surgery "done to manipulate or change a foot that has no underlying injury."

Some women want to shorten their toes or have their feet made narrower, while others ask for collagen or silicon injections in the pads of their feet to make it more comfortable to wear high heels. The American Academy of Foot and Ankle Surgeons warns that cosmetic foot surgery should "not be considered in any circumstances."

Instead of opting for something so drastic, why not try a home foot beauty routine instead? Using a foot bath and some products from the time-tested Kneipp company (founded in 1891!), you can have beautiful, sandal ready feet in no time.

Foot Bath

There are many excellent foot bath/massage products on the market today ranging in price from $25.00 all the way up into the hundreds. Some brands include: Homedics, Conair, Aqua-Jet, FootSmart and Brookstone, to name a few.

Foot Bath Crystals

Add revitalizing bath crystals from Kneipp's Healthy Feet Collection into your foot soak. Calendula extract and rosemary essential oil soothe and stimulates tired feet for an invigorated feeling while the salt detoxifies and exfoliates to help get rid of dry skin. Don't have time to only soak your feet? Plug your tub, pour in the salts and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the bath during your daily shower.

Lose the calluses

Improve the appearance of callused skin for smooth, even feet in seven days with this Kneipp's Anti-Callus Salve. Formulated with rosemary and 25% urea, as well as soothing calendula, panthenol, allantoin and hydrating jojoba oil, the rich salve improves rough skin texture when used daily and leaves behind the stimulating herbal scent of rosemary. 

Foot Repair The intensive moisturizing butter in Foot Repair helps to heal and prevent dry, cracked and rough feet with the ultra-hydrating benefits of calendula extract, shea butter and 10% urea. Rosemary essential oil stimulates while panthenol and vitamin E promote health skin renewal, providing relief to dehydrated and tired feet. Tip: apply Kneipp's Foot Repair before bed, put on cotton socks and wake up to softer, smoother feet.

To view the full article click here.

Great tips to get YOUR feet sandal ready!  Call Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah to help get you ready for summer!

 

 

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April 10, 2013
Category: people and blogs

Dry Needling

As the days of spring grow longer, many people use the extra hours of sunlight to go walking. It’s an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. But sometimes the combination of extra weight gained during the winter and unsupportive orworn out  shoes often leads to plantar fasciitis, also known as heel pain. 

 Many people experience this pain with their first steps in the morning. Often it subsides, but       can return later in the day if you spend a lot of time on your feet. The pain may be caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that extends from your heel bone and across your arch to the ball of your foot.

You can take a few basic measures to ease the pain, including doing exercises to stretch the Achilles tendon and calf muscles, applying an ice pack to the affected area for a few minutes several times a day, using over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines, protecting your feet by not going barefoot on hard surfaces, and wearing shoes with good arch support.

But if you don’t get relief from these at-home remedies, come into our office. There may be another cause for your pain. With a thorough diagnostic examination, we’ll determine what’s causing the pain and suggest the best course of treatment for you.
Let Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah answer all your questions.

               Don't miss out on the beautiful spring weather due to heel pain!

 

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