The Tulsa foot doctors of Green Country Podiatry regularly contribute articles to Tulsa Runner's T.R.E.A.D. newsletter. These articles from Tulsa podiatrists are filled with information that you might find of interest:
The Pursuit of Health, Happiness, and Sports Injuries by Dr. David A. Francis, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
With the changing leaves and cooler weather, fall is the perfect time of year for outdoor fun. Millions of adults will participate in sports: football, soccer, basketball, baseball and softball, and running, to name a few. However, for some people—particularly those who overdo or who don’t properly train or warm up—these benefits can come at a price: sports injuries. Read More Here.
You’ve Got to Move It, Especially When Traveling: DVT and How to Prevent Clots During Travel by Dr. Maureen L. Crotty, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
Are you planning to travel anytime soon? If you’ll be spending long periods of time sitting still (either in your car or on an airplane) you may want to take heed of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What is DVT? It can be painful and dangerous if you don’t know what it is and how to identify it while you’re travelling. Read More Here.
Self-Assessment of Your Feet – When to See a Podiatrist by Dr. David A. Francis, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
Every local drugstore has aisles of “do-it-yourself” medical fixes. For your feet they have blister and corn pads, insoles, fungus sprays, and nail clippers. So when you have foot and ankle problems, how do you know when to deal with them at home using over-the-counter (OTC) products and when to see the podiatrist? Read More Here.
These Shoes Were Made for Walking (and Running): Evaluating the Life of Your Athletic Shoes by Dr. Maureen L. Crotty, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
Just like milk in your refrigerator and cans in your pantry, your athletic shoes have a specific shelf life. Unfortunately, shoes have no expiration date noted on the bottom. Nevertheless, there are a number of factors that you should consider before sending your shoes “out to pasture.” Read More Here.
Don’t Let Winter Sport Injuries Keep You Inside by Dr. David A. Francis, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
Winter wonderlands bring not only beauty but also fun winter sports. Skiing at a resort or skating across an ice rink make for great winter recreation, but don’t let foot and ankle injuries keep you inside. Read More Here.
Is Your Foot Fracture an Early Sign of Osteoporosis? by Dr. Maureen L. Crotty, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
Many of our patients are unaware that unexplained foot pain or foot fracture can actually be an early sign of osteoporosis, a bone thinning disease that is blamed for 1.5 million bone fractures each year. Read More Here.
Rock and Roll on Your Feet by Dr. David A. Francis, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
Tone your legs! Strengthen your core! Improve your posture! These are some of the claims made by athletic shoe companies now producing toning shoes. Some of these claims might be right on the money, but before you put down the big bucks for the newest fad in shoes, you may want to have more information. Read More Here.
’Tis the Season -- Handle Bunions With Care by Dr. Maureen L. Crotty, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family, but if your feet hurt, you certainly can’t be the life of the party. With a bunion to worry about, you may not be able to enjoy all the pleasure that the holidays can bring—and the dancing too. However, there are ways to “beat the blues” when dealing with bunions, and taking some of these steps can bring you relief—at least from your foot pain. Read More Here.
Healthy Fall Shoe Shopping by Dr. David A. Francis, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
As parents and children transition from open summer footwear to shoes for the cooler fall and winter months, shopping for healthy shoes should top the “must-buy” list for more important reasons than just a fashionable new look. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), well-fitting shoes not only reduce the incidence of foot and ankle injuries in kids, but also encourage physical activity, helping to decrease the likelihood of childhood obesity. Read More Here.
Tips to Protect Your Kids in Fall Sports by Dr. Maureen L. Crotty, Doctor Podiatric Medicine
If your children are playing team and individual sports this fall, advice on conditioning and equipment may be available at some schools, other schools may not have the resources available to offer your kids the best advice. As parents, you should be concerned about your children's involvement in sports that require a substantial amount of running, jumping, and turning (like soccer and basketball), or involve contact (like in football). Read More Here.
