"Your body is talking to you all the time. The thing is, we don’t always listen,” said Dr. Diana Perry of CiC Foot & Ankle. Knowing when to pay attention can make a difference in your day-to-day lifestyle. “Don’t blame getting older as a reason to live with leg cramps, tingling, pain or loss of feeling in your feet,” she said. Dr. Perry is a foot specialist, trained to pay attention to the signals feet send. Those signals include pain, burning, tingling, numbness or cramping. Peripheral … [Read more...] about Feet Have A Lot to Say
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Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet
Being “light on your feet” when dancing is not entirely true; dancing the night away can take a toll on feet and ankles. Both professional and amateur dancers can suffer foot injuries that can stop the show, as witnessed this season on the popular reality-television show, “Dancing with the Stars.” The most common types of dance-related foot and ankle problems are overuse injuries, which occur because of the repetitive movements in dance. More than 50% of dance injuries occur in the foot and … [Read more...] about Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet
Strategies to Treat Foot, Leg Ulcers Before They Start
The key to managing dangerous foot and leg wounds is preventing reoccurrence. People with reoccurring foot sores or ulcers are in a constant battle to save their feet from amputation. Nearly 85 of lower extremity amputations are preceded by foot wounds that simply won’t heal or keep coming back. But, is there more than meets the eye with these type of wounds? Foot ulcers can be caused by many different ailments in the body, from diabetes to circulatory problems, to issues with the mechanics … [Read more...] about Strategies to Treat Foot, Leg Ulcers Before They Start
Treating Chronic Foot Pain with Regenerative Medicine
Chronic foot or ankle pain interferes with active lifestyles, limiting mobility and independence. No matter your age, it makes even the most basic activities, like going to the market or taking an after-dinner stroll, difficult. “I hate to hear that foot pain is preventing someone from participating in everyday activities,” said Dr. Kerry Zang, podiatric medical director of Comprehensive Integrated Care, Foot and Ankle. “It doesn’t matter if you are suffering from arthritis, an old injury, … [Read more...] about Treating Chronic Foot Pain with Regenerative Medicine
Why It’s Important to Listen to Your Feet
One in every 10 people have it. More than seven million have it and don’t know it. It affects every major system of the body. What is it? Diabetes. More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is the number one cause of blindness, kidney failure and amputation. Your body sends you signals all the time. The thing is, we often don’t listen, ignoring the signs as part of getting older, putting it off for a less … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important to Listen to Your Feet
Highlighting Local Talent at Flagstaff Music Festival
The Ninth Annual Flagstaff Music Festival will showcase the talent of several local bands, including area favorites Whiskey Rodeo and LowCash, the weekend of June 18-19 on Heritage Square in historic downtown Flagstaff. This free, family-friendly festival will run Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Local dancers, artists, crafters and other vendors will also be on the Square, along with food vendors and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This year’s Festival has … [Read more...] about Highlighting Local Talent at Flagstaff Music Festival
