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American Family Physician
December 1, 2005
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Plantar Fasciitis: Evidence-Based Review of Diagnosis and Therapy Most interventions used to manage plantar fasciitis have not been studied adequately; however, shoe inserts, stretching exercises, steroid injection, and custom-made night splints may be beneficial.   |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2001
Joan M. Bedinghaus |
Over-the-Counter Foot Remedies Several effective and inexpensive over-the-counter treatments are available for minor but troubling foot problems... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2004
Tracy Aldridge |
Diagnosing Heel Pain in Adults A thorough history and a physical examination of the lower extremity should be conducted to locate the pain, define its attributes, and narrow the differential diagnosis. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2002
Michael F. Mazzone |
Common Conditions of the Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body, is vulnerable to injury because of its limited blood supply and the combination of forces to which it is subjected... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2005 |
Plantar Fasciitis: What You Should Know A patient hand-out on the painful foot condition, its diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2001
Michael W. Wolfe |
Management of Ankle Sprains Without adequate care, acute ankle trauma can result in chronic joint instability. Use of a standardized protocol enhances the management of ankle sprains... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2003
Tallia & Cardone |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Ankle and Foot Joint and soft tissue injection of the ankle and foot region is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the family physician. This article reviews the injection procedure for the plantar fascia, ankle joint, tarsal tunnel, interdigital space, and first metatarsophalangeal joint. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2006
Douglas Ivins |
Acute Ankle Sprain: An Update Some evidence suggests that previous injuries or limited joint flexibility may contribute to ankle sprains. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2001
Todd C. Sommer |
Charcot Foot: The Diagnostic Dilemma Primary care physicians involved in the management of patients with diabetes are likely to encounter the diagnostic and treatment challenges of pedal neuropathic joint disease, also known as Charcot foot... |
AskMen.com
Abigail Ekue-Smith |
Weekend Warrior Injuries A look at the most common sports injuries and how to prevent them. |
Nurse Practitioner
May 2009
Yvonne D'Arcy |
Is Low Back Pain Getting on Your Nerves? The pain and disability of low back pain are the most common reasons patients seek healthcare. Here are tools for diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2004 |
The Newborn Foot An examination of the feet is an essential component of an evaluation of a newborn. Most deformities can be diagnosed easily with physical examination alone, using few diagnostic studies. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Judd & Kim |
Foot Fractures Frequently Misdiagnosed as Ankle Sprains Most ankle injuries are straightforward ligamentous injuries. However, the clinical presentation of subtle fractures can be similar to that of ankle sprains, and these fractures are frequently missed on initial examination. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2007
Gravlee & Van Durme |
Braces and Splints for Musculoskeletal Conditions Family physicians often must make decisions regarding the use of braces or splints in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. Bracing can be useful for acute injuries, and also for chronic conditions and in the prevention of injury. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2000 |
Family Practice International Eales disease... Are Male Gender Roles Unhealthy?... Management of Heel Pain... Management of Agoraphobia... |
Health
April 19, 2010
Leslie Goldman |
Happy Feet at Any Age Whether you're pounding the pavement in a pair of killer heels, propelling through a 5K, or pursuing a 5-year-old around the house, you probably take your feet for granted. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2002
Denise B. Freeman |
Corns and Calluses Resulting from Mechanical Hyperkeratosis Corns and calluses result from hyperkeratosis, a normal physiologic response of the skin to chronic excessive pressure or friction. Treatment should provide symptomatic relief and alleviate the underlying mechanical cause. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2002
Robert G. Frykberg |
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Pathogenesis and Management Foot disorders such as ulceration, infection, and gangrene are the leading causes of hospitalization in patients with diabetes mellitus. |
Nursing
October 2009
Yvonne D'Arcy |
Overturning barriers to pain relief in older adults This article will describe how to lower the barriers to effective pain control in older patients and provide practical tips for helping them receive the full benefit from pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection What is a joint and soft tissue injection?... What will I feel during the injection?... What should I do after the procedure?... What should I expect after the procedure?... |
Outside
December 2003 |
The Pulse Supersize Diet... The next time you catch a cold, count your blessings... Lifting for your sport... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2003
Stulberg & Hutchinson |
Molluscum Contagiosum and Warts Molluscum contagiosum and warts are benign epidermal eruptions that result from viral infections of the skin. They are frequently encountered in the primary care setting. Armed with clinical experience and a few tools and medicines, family physicians will be able to treat most cases. |
AskMen.com
September 22, 2015
Jason Epstein |
Unique Fitness Tips 14 awesome fitness tips you're guaranteed never to have heard before. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2006 |
Exercising Your Ankle After a Sprain Exercises to help the healing process of your ankle sprain. |
Outside
August 2009
Alicia Carr |
Inside a Mountain-Bike Shoe What's going on inside a top-level mountain bike cleat? We dissected this $380 model to find out. |
