by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 9, 2010 | Carthage, Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, shoes
The diabetic shoe bill provided through Medicare is a great program. This bill provides diabetic patients on Medicare an opportunity to get one pair of shoes and three sets of inserts annually. Like all Medicare programs, there are abuses of this coverage by...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 8, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
Since so many people suffer with plantar fasciitis many people have heard of the plantar fascia. I like to describe it as the support for our arch and it is fairly prominent along the bottom of the foot when we lift the big toe (hallux). Today I write about a...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 6, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
Just a quick note. I have added some new photos in the header just to jazz things up. These are from some family vacations and I’m sure I’ll add pictures as I go. When our new grandson was born, I realized I needed a new camera and with that I got a new...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 6, 2010 | ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
More Fun Foot Facts: The American Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. Those cover several miles, and they all add up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime—more than four times the circumference of the globe. There...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 5, 2010 | Carthage, Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Skin
Basic footcare guidelines: Don’t ignore foot pain. It is not normal. If you experience any type of persistent pain in the foot or ankle, please contact our office. Inspect your feet regularly. Pay attention to changes in color and temperature. Look for thick or...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 4, 2010 | ETFA Blog, Heel, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
Every year I see a dozen, or so, young athletes that are having problems when playing. Typically they are running on their toes to avoid heel pressure and play explosive sports with increased heel pressures. Of course these children need to be assessed and properly...
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