Snake oil is the derogatory description of fraudulent or unproven medical practices that have no value. The term “snake oil” is used metaphorically to refer to a fraudulent or ineffective product or remedy that is marketed with exaggerated or false claims. It originates from a historical context where actual snake oil was sold as a […]
Smelly feet are due to a bacterial breakdown of the fatty acids in sweat. Smelly feet, also known as bromhidrosis, can be caused by several factors. The primary cause of smelly feet is excessive sweating, which creates a moist environment ideal for bacteria to thrive. When bacteria break down sweat and skin cells, they produce […]
Shape Up are the toning shoes made by Skechers that made a number of health claims and they ended up getting them in a whole lot of legal trouble. Shape-ups sneakers were a type of footwear that gained popularity in the late 2000s and early 2010s. They were introduced by the brand Skechers and marketed […]
Skechers manufacture the ShapeUp brand of toning shoes and the GoRun brand of running shoes. Skechers is a popular footwear brand that offers a wide range of shoes for various activities and lifestyles. The company is known for its comfortable and stylish footwear options, including athletic shoes, casual sneakers, sandals, boots, and more. Here are […]
The sesamoid bone are those small bones under the big toe joint that function like mini-knee caps. Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the structures around these bones. Sesamoiditis is a condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the sesamoid bones, which are two small, pea-shaped bones located beneath the base of the big toe in […]
The Saucony running shoes area a popular shoe with many runners. They have a full range of shoes. Saucony is a well-known brand that specializes in producing running shoes and other athletic footwear. The company has a long history in the running industry and is recognized for its commitment to designing shoes that cater to […]
Sports medicine is the sub-discipline of podiatry associated with the management of problems in athletes. Sports medicine is a very multidisciplinay sub-specialty Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions related to sports and physical activity. It is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses […]
This condition is common in kids; can not be diagnosed by x-ray; needs lot of stretching and a heel raise. The above video from PodChatLive was a deep dive into the topic of Severs disease and its management. Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common condition that affects the growth plate in […]
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome is an impingement of the structures in the sinus tarsi Sinus Tarsi Syndrome is a condition characterized by pain and tenderness in the sinus tarsi region of the foot. The sinus tarsi is a small, hollow space located on the outside of the foot between the talus bone (ankle bone) and the […]
Search Engine Optimization is what Podiatrists who have websites need to do if they want to be at the top of the search engines like Google to get the business. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of optimizing a website or web page to improve its visibility and ranking in search engine results pages […]
