Foot Orthotics Improve Balance in Older Adults – Seattle Podiatrist

A new study in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Physical Therapy shows that foot orthotics are likely helpful in improving balance in older adults.  Here are the results of the study: STUDY OBJECTIVES: To determine if balance in older adults could be significantly improved with foot-orthotic therapy. BACKGROUND: Poor...

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Skateboarding is Hard on Feet – Seattle Podiatrist

Foot sprains, ankle sprains, and stress fractures are just a few of the most common, and more serious, skateboarding foot injuries. While everyone tends to get bruises and minor cuts from skateboarding, these other injuries can have lasting effects, which makes them much more serious. Skateboarding is hard on...

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Treating Toenail Fungus in Children

Treating Toenails Fungus in Kids Toenail fungus is unsightly, though rarely harmful. Toenail fungus in children however, can have a powerful effect on your child’s self-esteem. They may feel “ugly” and “deformed.” Your child may feel “dirty” and his/her feet may be “stinky” all the time. Your child may...

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Anti-fungal Nail Polish

Dr.’s Remedy Enriched Nail Polishes, while appealing to health-conscious women, also includes an anti-fungal ingredient. Created, tested, and prescribed by doctors. Dr.’s Remedy Enriched Nail Polishes do not contain the potentially harmful additives found in most commercial nail polishes. Contains anti-fungal ingredients that help protect nails from fungal diseases,...

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