Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Plantar Fasciitis

It appears that another NFL player is suffering from one of the most common foot conditions that we treat, plantar fasciitis. Jeremy Maclin has not been limited yet in his activity and is still practicing with the team. Expect him to play this weekend in a must win divisional game for the Philadelphia Eagles. He will most likely have a lot of physical therapy, strappings, ice, and anti-inflammatory medicine to calm this down. For more information on Plantar Fasciitis, please visit at webpage listed below.

Thank you,

Chad Friedman, DPM

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Turf Toe and Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons QB, is from Exton, PA. He also went to William Penn Charter in Philadelphia, PA. He recently just suffered a condition known as Turf Toe. Turf Toe got its name from players commonly getting this condition while playing on artificial turf. Turf Toe can be better explained as a sprain of the big toe joint. This can happen as shown in the picture. When the foot is in a flexed position, this can sprain the big toe joint. Sometimes it can be severe enough where it actually can tear some of the ligaments of the big toe joint. This can lead to arthritis in the big toe joint and a bunion deformity.
Symptoms start out as swelling and pain in the big toe joint. Also with difficulty propulsing off the big toe joint. 
A good clinical history along with X-Rays and a possible MRI can help diagnosis the condition. It is usually treated with RICE; Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Usually a taping to the big toe joint along with a stiff sole shoe to help prevent flexion of the joint allows the injury to heal. It can take up to a month and sometimes even longer for the injury to heal. And atheletes are unable to play during this time. Although it is rare, surgery may be an option if Turf Toe goes undiagnosed or if there is a rupture to the ligament.

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Eli Manning Stress Reaction

Well it looks like Eli Manning suffered another setback with his Plantar Fasciits. Apparently he must have been compensating too much from the condition and has developed a stress reaction to the cuboid bone in his foot. Now what is a stress reaction? A stress reaction is changes that is occurring within the bone. Could be from overuse or trauma. What is important is that if left untreated, this can lead to a stress fracture in the foot. A stress fracture in the foot, and depending on the bone in the foot, can definitely put an end to a season. And with not that many weeks left in the season, it can end his. Treatment for both is to stay off the foot and offload it. This again can be done via a Camboot, cast, ice, rest, and crutches. He also has shoe gear modification as well. Will keep you posted on his progress.

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UGGS

Let's face it, as Podiatrists Uggs are not our favorite shoes to recommend. They have a nice cushioned sole, are rounded in the toe box area, but do not have much support in the arch or heel area. This can lead to heel pain,achilles tendinitis, or arch and muscle fatigue. They are an immensely popular shoe, however. We can provide some improvement in the shoe by adding a custom molded orthotic or at the very least a good pre-fabricated arch support device. You have to be flexible in your treatment repertoire as fashion rules.

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Lis Franc Injury

It looks like there was another devastating injury to a football player just recently. That would be Ronnie Brown, the starting running back for the Miami Dolphins. Lis Francs injuries can be difficult to diagnose and can also be misdiagnosed. So what is a Lis Franc's injury? Lis Franc was a soldier who fell off a horse and damaged this ligament. The ligament is one of the strongest in the foot and is located in the middle of the foot. The mechanism of action can occur with a direct impact or trauma to the midfoot or stepping in a hole and twisting your foot.

It can be diagnosed by X-Rays, MRI, or a CT scan of the foot. Patients will come in with a swollen foot, pain in the middle region, and unable to bear weight on the affected side.

Treatment varies depending on how bad the sprain is, and its worse if there is an associated fracture with that sprain. Non-surgical treatment involves a case or a stiff walking boot for up to 8 weeks and sometimes more. Surgery can involve placement of pins and or screws to realign the midfoot area.

Undiagnosed Lis Franc injuries can lead to arthritis in the foot, chronic pain, and wear and tear of other joints in the foot.

With Ronnie Brown he had surgery to fix his foot and now will be out for the remainder of the season. Only time will tell to see how he does after his healing.

So if you are experienceing any of these symptoms after a recent fall or trauma, get to your foot dr right away

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SAP Health Fair

A few months ago Dr Chad Friedman was fortunate to give a lecture at the SAP health fair in Newtown Square PA. The health fair was a success as there were many people who stopped by to learn information about Podiatry and what we have to offer in our practice. If you to would like to know more about our services and what we have to offer for your foot health, please visit our website below or call to make an appointment.

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Lecture

Dr Chad Friedman recently gave a lecture at St Albans Church in Newtown Square. The lecture was presented to St Anastasia's members. The lecture presented was on general foot health and included bunion, hammertoes, neuromas, heel pain, arthritis, fractures, diabetes, and wound care. For more information please visit out site for educational videos

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