by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 20, 2010 | ETFA Blog, Podiatry, shoes, Sports Medicine
Foot orthotics are supportive devices that are designed specifically for the purpose of improving one’s postural stability, reducing shock impact, and/or improving weight distribution. In most cases, these devices are functional in the sense that they also improve...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 13, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, shoes, Sports Medicine
A limb length discrepancy is a condition in which one leg is longer than the other. Some people have this condition and are completely unaware of it, while others experience a great deal of pain and discomfort. This condition can alter the way you walk, can affect...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 3, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, shoes
In-toe gait is a very common problem among children and even adults. Fortunately, most in-toeing that is seen in children is a growth and developmental condition and will correct itself without medical or surgical intervention. Not all bony foot structures are...
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 3, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, shoes
I’m sure I will be writing tons of blogs over the years concerning shoes. Today I want to start off with the basics. Everything from serious foot disorders to more common foot and ankle conditions can be exacerbated by one, avoidable cause: inappropriate, poor...
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