BREVARD PODIATRY | Space Coast Medicine

Tight Calves Contribute to Foot Problems

By SpaceCoastMedicine.comJune 24, 2009 0 Comments

CALF MUSCLE stretching is very useful in the treatment of many foot disorders and for the prevention of foot problems.

BEFORE BEGINNING an exercise regimen, proper stretching is essential. If muscles are properly warmed up, the strain on muscles, tendons and joints is reduced.

Filed Under: Podiatry Tagged With: BREVARD PODIATRY, Dr. Risa Vinarub, hamstring stretch, Lower back stretch, Podiatry, Stretching Exercises

Improper Shoes Increases Risk of Foot Injury

By SpaceCoastMedicine.comJune 14, 2009 0 Comments

FOOTWEAR can be a contributor to foot pain. Poor fitting shoes in the short term can cause blisters, calluses, bruising and be a source of athlete’s foot. The long-term effects may be bunions, corns, irritation of nerves and joints, misalignment of the toes, and the source of microtrauma injuries to the foot.

IF FOOT PAIN keeps you from exercising, here are some tips to protect your feet from bruising, pulled muscles, stress fractures and other foot injuries.

Filed Under: Podiatry Tagged With: BREVARD PODIATRY, Dr. Robert Rosen, FOOT PAIN, FOOTWEAR, Improper Shoes

Metatarsalgia is Pain In Ball of Foot

By SpaceCoastMedicine.comJune 4, 2009 0 Comments

METATARSALGIA is a general term used to denote a painful foot condition in the metatarsal region of the foot (commonly referred to as the ball of the foot).

Filed Under: Podiatry Tagged With: BREVARD PODIATRY, Dr. Risa Vinarub, Metatarsalgia, Podiatry