Foot Pain in the Rich and Famous
I’m often telling my patients, particularly those who present with heel pain, that they are in good company. Pro basketball players often acquire this malady. I mean, think about it, what could be more pounding than going up for a rebound and slamming down on your feet? And these guys jump pretty high, last time I checked.. From the folks over at Fanhouse, Brandon Roy is one of the latest...
June 21st, 2008 by ToddieM
How Big Government brought in HMO’s and the middleman
Far be it from me to “wax political”, yet, I was very happy to come across these words from Ron Paul. He is a doctor and ran for President in 2008. I lament his finishing behind McCain. Last week the congressional Joint Economic committee on which I serve held a hearing featuring two courageous medical doctors. I had the pleasure of meeting with one of the witnesses, Dr. Robert Berry,...
May 10th, 2008 by ToddieM
Taking the “ow” out of the injection
Most patients fear that foot injection. No, they LOATHE it! It keeps many from coming in the first place. What I like to do is add some sodium bicarbonate to my injectable. I also like to warm up that mixture before I use it. Why do I do these things? There is a method to my madness. Warming up the solution, and making the pH a bit more basic allows the solution to more closely mirror the environment...
April 27th, 2008 by ToddieM
