Category Archives: Ask the c.Ped

February is American Heart Month

Posted on February 3, 2013 by metrorunwalkspringfield

Join us throughout the month of February as we partner with the American Heart Association to promote awareness about heart disease and how people can help prevent it — both at home and in the community. We’ll be posting tips, statistics, advice, information and resources throughout the month on this blog, our facebook page, twitter account, and website.
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Posted in Articles, Ask the c.Ped | Tagged American Heart Association, Bleeding, Conditions and Diseases, February, Health, Heart disease, Human leg, United States, Varicose veins, Vein | 1 Comment

Don’t Let Foot Pain Get in the Way of Your New Year’s Goals and Resolutions!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by metrorunwalkspringfield

So you’ve resolved to… a) Get in shape b) Start walking c) Start running d) Run a marathon You’re determined and you’ve started… Fast forward to January 15th, you wake up one morning and “ouch!” your foot / feet hurt. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Blister, Feet, Foot, Health, Pain, Plantar fasciitis, Podiatry, Shoe | Leave a comment

Its Cold & Flu Season Again… Can Vicks VapoRub On Your Feet Help?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by metrorunwalkspringfield

Vicks VapoRub on the Feet to Reduce Nighttime Coughing… Really? Continue reading →

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Posted in Articles, Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Department of Pediatrics, head cold, Lunsford Richardson, menthol on the feet, nighttime coughing, Toenail fungus, VapoRub, Vicks VapoRub | Leave a comment

Ask the c.Ped – What are the Differences between Tendinitis, Tendinosis, and Tendinopathy?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by metrorunwalkspringfield

The differences between tendinosis, tendinitis, tendinopathy and the best method of treatment. Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Achilles tendinitis, Inflammation, Patellar tendinitis, runner's knee, Tendinitis, tendinopathy, tendinosis, Tendon | 2 Comments

Ask the c.Ped – Medical Perspective on Minimalist Running and Walking Shoes

Posted on February 24, 2012 by metrorunwalkspringfield

The medical advice of barefoot running. Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Barefoot running, born to run, chi running, minimalist shoes, pose running, Vibram Five Fingers | Leave a comment

Ask the c.Ped – What is Turf Toe?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by metrorunwalkspringfield

What is turf toe and how do you treat it? Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Sports medicine, Turf toe | Leave a comment

Ask the c.Ped – What? Me? A Stress Fracture?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by metrorunwalkspringfield

The symptoms of a stress fracture. Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Podiatry, Stress fracture | Leave a comment

Ask the c.Ped – How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis

Posted on August 19, 2011 by metrorunwalkspringfield

How to treat plantar fasciitis Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Orthotics, Plantar fascia, Plantar fasciitis, Powerstep, Shoe insert, Spenco, Strassburg Sock, Superfeet | 1 Comment

Ask the c.Ped – What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Posted on August 12, 2011 by metrorunwalkspringfield

Symptoms and Causes of Plantar Fasciitis Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Plantar fascia, Plantar fasciitis | 2 Comments

Ask the c.Ped – Most Common Foot Conditions Experienced by Women

Posted on July 22, 2011 by metrorunwalkspringfield

A collection of articles about foot and ankle problems experienced by women Continue reading →

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Posted in Ask the c.Ped | Tagged Bunion, foot and ankle pain, hammertoe, Podiatry, women's feet | 1 Comment