...lifestyle and improve their overall quality of life. I originally gained interest in podiatry through my family members, most of whom are healthcare practitioners themselves. At a county medical center, I had an opportunity to job shadow a variety of different medical specialists for a period of two months and podiatry stood out in particular. Podiatry is a discipline that combined both the critical thinking of diagnose and the practice of surgery. Not only would the podiatrist diagnose the underlying medical issue, but he would also perform the surgery to correct it. The personal bond that is formed between healthcare practitioners and their patients makes this experience personally gratifying. Each day I spent at the medical center with a podiatrist, I gained more insight into the science and art of healing the human body. One case in particular stood out. It was the case of an elderly diabetic male, who was on the verge of having his right foot amputated due to gangrene. I empathized with the patient and thought about all the changes he would go through in his life if he had his foot amputated. How would he be able to deal with mundane tasks that healthy individuals take for granted, such as driving? The podiatrist I was job shadowing at the time thought it was worth the effort to give it one last shot to try and save the patient’s foot from amputation. We would extensively educate the patient about his...
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...Page Title Foot Problems Meta Description Foot problems and pain? Our fellowship-trained Cypress orthopedic surgeon is an experienced specialist who diagnoses and treats foot issues. Meta Title Foot Problems – Stacy A. Bacon MD – Expert Cypress Orthopedic Surgeon Comments Live Date (AMY) URL (AMY) Foot Problems Diagnosing and treating simple and complex foot problems Cypress orthopedic surgeon, Stacy A. Bacon MD has the expertise and training to care for foot problems. The human foot is incredibly complex with 33 joints and 26 bones, so it’s important for physicians who diagnose and treat feet to have specialized training. Dr. Bacon completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery in addition to her years of medical school and residency...
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...Evolving Medicated Footwear for Diabetic Patients by: Md. Tareq Bin Satter Chapter I Page 1 of 85 Study on Evolving Medicated Footwear for Diabetic Patients by: Md. Tareq Bin Satter 1.1 Introduction Foot is the important part of the body. If someone has diabetes he/she is more likely to have to foot problems. Diabetes can damage your nerves. This, in turn, may make you less able to feel an injury or pressure on the skin of your foot. You may not notice a foot injury until severe damage or infection develops. This may led to gangrene in the through simple injuries eventually amputation will be the final choice. So a diabetes patient always has to wear specialized footwear that can protect the foot in more sophisticated way. Diabetes changes your body's ability to fight infections. Damage to blood vessels causes because of diabetes results in less blood and oxygen getting to your feet. Because of this, small sores or breaks in the skin may become deeper skin ulcers. The affected limb may need to be amputated when these skin ulcers do not improve, get larger, or go deeper into the skin. Worldwide, 50% of all leg amputations happen to people living with diabetes. In India, an estimated 50,000 amputations are carried out every year due to diabetes related foot problems. By employing reconstructive and corrective footwear, to remove the high pressure points, a large number of such amputations can be prevented. Thus the patient can lead a near normal life, free ...
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...Mr. Otte Weight Training Date: May 8, 2010 The first workout that I will be showing you is an upper body workout, not to intense, but it gets the job done. Workout number one is going to deal with the upper body exercises and there’s a lot but I’m just going to give you a few that would be the best ones to do. * Upper Body workout: Day 1, Polymeric Press up: Begin in the standard press-up position on the floor. Your upper body should be supported with your hands on the floor - shoulder- width apart. Your arms are fully extended, and your legs and feet are supported by your toes, which are hip-width apart. To begin the exercise, lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows while keeping your trunk and hips extended and "rigid." When your chest is one to two inches from the floor, rapidly straighten your arms and push your body upward as fast as possible. As your arms reach full extension, release your hand contact with the floor and clap your hands together very quickly, before returning your hands to the floor in the same position that they were in before the clap. Repeat this action (lowering, rapid extension, clap and land on your hands) for the prescribed number of repetitions. The polymeric push-up helps to develop upper-body power as well as stabilizing strength in the core muscles. These muscles work together to stabilize the upper body during running, improving running economy. Day 2, Prone Trunk Extensions: Begin by lying face down on the floor...
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...abuse of the tenth century in China. Chinese girls were subject to a process in which their feet were bent to make them small “… preferably only three inches long, by pressing the four smaller toes under the sole or ball of the foot” (279). That would allow them to socially fit and be able to get married otherwise they were subjected to disrespect and taunts of the community. That is how women was abused based on tradition was found at first by men. In “Shrouded in Contradiction”, for Gelareh Asayesh, I see another face of women’s abuse. Asayesh was born in Tehran, Iran where women have to wear “hijab”-Islamic covering, so they were forced to wear veil. In both cases I see traditions are being used to manipulate and abuse women as part of the society, which will lead to societies’ destruction as Fairbank says “the talent that one sees in Chinese women today had little chance to grow and express itself. This mad a weak foundation for a modern society.” (281). Women are essential part of any society, so controlling their free will to choose or treating them as possessions will impact society in general. In “footbinding”, it’s clear that women are being used to satisfy men’s need. The Virtual purpose behind “golden lily”, as they called small foot, was sexuality; however, basically it was perpetuating male domination. Chinese...
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...#4 Halloween Special.Sorry guys for the wait.I finally got a video for you all its 14 mins and 39 seconds long,and its a dozy.I know its been awhile since my last post and i hope this makes up for it things have been crazy with life things,this being the holidays,and my computer is acting up,been have problems with it lately.Anyway to the story. Btw Ill try and upload another video either today or tomorrow. So i got a phone call from my friend called me on Halloween(this is only after a few days after video #3 happened) & asked if i wanted to go out to a Halloween Party that night after he gets off work.I said sure and he said he would have to drive because it was out in the country and since i haven't been there before.He asked me where i wanted to meet him at when he comes to pick me up,i thought for a second and a lighting bolt struck in my head.I said id wait at his house for him since he had to go there anyway and change into his costume.He agreed and my evil plan was already in motion.Ms.Shore always celebrates Halloween she once told me it was one of her favorite holidays and she always dresses up and hands out candy.Last year she dressed in a sexy bumble bee costume with black shiny tights,ballerina shoes,and her hair styled like a honey comb.Ive been to her house every Halloween just to see what she dresses as and she always has worn nylon,pantyhose,tights,knee highs, especially for Halloween.So i dressed casual with my favorite blue Jeans and favorite dress shirt...
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...An update on Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s disease) Often children between the ages of eight and thirteen attend the podiatry clinic with heel pain. One differential diagnosis is calcaneal apophysitis or otherwise known as sever’s disease. Calcaneal apophysitis is the inflammation of a calcaneal growth plate causing pain in the heel posteriorly, it is classified as a non-articular Osteochondrosis at an impact site (O’Gradaigh & Crisp, 2012). The calcaneus in a child under sixteen years contains a growth plate posteriorly. This is the section where the Achilles tendon inserts on the calcaneus. Around sixteen years of age, the growth plate ossifies onto the calcaneum. Sever’s disease is the disturbance or micro trauma in this growth area. Calcaneal apophysitis is more common in individuals who participate in active sport. It is a traction apophysitis of the Achilles tendon insertion at the calcaneus and is one of the most common causes of heel pain in children (Micheli & Ireland, 1987). The condition can occur in both sexes and usually resolves once bone growth has ceased. Children are usually in an active growth spurt during which time the Calcaneal apophysitis (Ogden et al, 2004) causes pain. It is thought that the long bones growth exceeds the musculature growth (posterior muscle compartment), causing pulling on the calcaneal muscle attachment. However Michelli & Ireland (1987) suggest the exact aetiology is undetermined and that it is thought to be a repetitive...
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...How to Cure Bowed Legs Naturally By Amanda On February 12, 2012 · 13 Comments · In Beauty Life, Body My bowed legs are an all-time eyesore. I can’t wear mini-skirts (not that I want). I can’t wear ankle boots (for they draw attention to my legs). I can’t even wear shorts. I have to forbid myself from wearing this or that kind of clothing for the fear that it may draw unnecessary attention to my legs. Poor me… If this scenario looks familiar to you, I’ve got a solution! Knowing that it’s never a long-term solution for me to hide or disguise my bowed legs, I did a search online to find out what natural methods can be used to cure them so I can forget about it once and for all. And voila, I’m exhilarated to tell you: I’ve found it! This method is super easy and won’t cost you anything. All it takes is a little of time and patience. Don’t believe? Read on. 8 Steps to Get Rid of Bowed Legs First, find a strip of space in your home where you can walk straight for eight steps. I do this exercise in my sitting room. The space is not as long as I want, but enough to get the job done. Next, stand in a natural position. Hands rest on your sides. Keep your legs close to each other. Finally, imagine there is a straight line on the floor and walk backward along that line for eight steps. And in no time, you are done! Easy enough, huh? However, bear in mind a few things while you are at it: 1. Make sure you are retreating in a straight line. No curve. 2. Keep your strides big...
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...HUMAN GAIT ANALYSIS Abstract: Sensible Shoes is a hands-free and eyes-free foot-computer interface that supports on-the-go interaction with surrounding environments. We recognize different low-level activities by measuring the user’s continuous weight distribution over the feet with twelve Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) sensors embedded in the insoles of shoes. Using the sensor data as inputs, a Support Vector Machine (SVM) classifier identifies up to eighteen mobile activities and a four-directional foot control gesture at approximately 98% accuracy. By understanding user’s present activities and foot gestures, this system offers a nonintrusive and always-available input method. We present the design and implementation of our system and several proof-of-concept applications. Overview: A person’s weight is not allocated symmetrically over the plantar. As the sole is not flat but arched, the weight mainly centers on the hallex, the first metatarse and the calcaneus. When sitting, the weight of a person’s upper body rest mostly on the chair and the weight on the feet is relatively small. When standing, the whole body’s weight is put evenly on both feet. Leaning left or right changes the weight distribution over the feet. When walking, the weight distribution changes with the pace; the weight on the front and rear part of the foot alternately increases and decreases because not all parts of the sole contact the ground at once. The changes in weight distribution on the feet...
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...Broken arm A bone fracture (sometimes abbreviated FRX or Fx, Fx, or #) is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. A bone fracture can be the result of high force impact or stress, or trivial injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis, bone cancer, or osteogenesis imperfecta, where the fracture is then properly termed a pathological fracture. Although broken bone and bone break are common colloquialisms for a bone fracture, break is not a formal orthopedic term. Treatment: The most important aspect of first aid is to stabilize the arm. Do this by using a towel as a sling. Place it under the arm and then around the neck. An alternate approach to keep the arm from moving is to position a rolled and taped newspaper along the swollen area and to tape it in place. Apply ice to the injured area. This can help to decrease pain and swelling. Place ice in a bag and leave it on the arm for 20-30 minutes at a time. It may be helpful to place a towel around the ice bag or in between the bag and the skin to protect the skin from getting too cold. Never put ice directly on the skin. Symptoms: Most broken arms have these symptoms: A large amount of pain and increased pain when moving the arm Swelling Maybe an obvious deformity compared to the other arm Possible open wound either from the bone puncturing the skin or from the skin being cut during the injury Decreased sensation...
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...Abs Exercises The following exercises are organized according to the major muscle group they work—rectus abdominis or obliques. You can safely work out your abs 4–5 times per week; if you add weighted exercise to your ab routine, cut your ab workouts to 3 times a week. Rectus Abdominis Exercises Crunch [pic] [pic] 1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Rest your fingertips on the back of your head. 2. Crunch up toward your knees. Lift your head, shoulders, and upper torso off the mat. Don’t crunch up more than 45° off the floor. 3. As you crunch, keep your eyes on the ceiling, your belly button drawn in, your upper back flat, and your shoulders lowered. 4. At the top of the movement, tighten your abs a bit. 5. Lower yourself back to the mat. Repeat. [pic] You can add extra difficulty to a crunch by performing a weighted crunch, in which you hold a weight plate across your chest or behind your head. Reverse Crunch [pic] [pic] 1. Lie on your back with your thighs perpendicular to the floor and your knees bent at a 90° angle. If it’s more comfortable, cross one ankle over the other. 2. Rest your fingertips flat against the floor. 3. Use your lower abs to roll your pelvis back and lift your hips an inch or two off the floor until your knees are directly over your chest. 4. Keep your head against the floor and your belly button drawn in. 5. Return to the original position. Repeat. To make the...
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...A. WARM UP(5 minutes) 1. Jumping jacks( 1 minute 10 seconds)- a. assume a sturdy position with feet together and arms at your side. b. Slightly bend your knees, and propel yourself a few inches into the air. c. While in air, bring your legs out to the side about shoulder width or slightly wider. d. As you are moving your legs outward, you should raise your arms up over your head; arms should be slightly bent throughout the entire in-air movement. e. Your feet should land shoulder width or wider as your hands meet above your head with arms slightly bent. 2. Seal jacks(1 minute 10 seconds)- a. Stand tall with your feet together and arms extended in front of your chest. b. Jump out spreading your legs and snap your arms to the sides. c. Jump back to start and repeat. 3. Flings(1 minute 10 seconds)- a. The beginning of the fling has you starting looking like a “star” i.e. your hands are straight out to the side and legs are held wide. b. From this position, cross your right arm over your left and your right leg over your left. c. Go back to the “star” position and reverse the process. 4. Prison squats(1 minute 10 seconds)- a. Stand as tall as you can with your feet spread shoulder-width apart. b. Place your fingers on the back of your head (as if you had just been arrested). c. Pull your elbows and shoulders back. d. Your lower back should be naturally arch Brace your core and hold it that way. EXERCISES(12 minutes) ...
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...Foot Care for the patient with Neuropathy The foot is often the place problems start for people with neuropathy. People with neuropathy who get corns, calluses and bunions have an increased risk for getting foot ulcers (very serious, deep sores). Infection in these ulcers can lead to hospitalization and even the amputation of a foot. How should I care for my feet to avoid foot problems? Look at your feet daily. Call us at the very first sign of redness, swelling, infection, prolonged pain, numbness or tingling in any part of a foot. Wash your feet every day in lukewarm water (check the water temperature with your hand or elbow first) and mild soap; use only a washcloth or a very soft brush. Dry your feet well, especially between the toes. Use a soft towel and blot gently; don’t rub. Keep the skin of your feet smooth by applying a moisturizing cream or lanolin lotion, especially on the heels. If your feet sweat easily, keep them dry by dusting them with non-medicated powder before putting on shoes and stockings. Wear well-padded socks or stockings that are not wrinkled and that are ½ an inch longer than your longest toe. Don’t wear stretch socks, nylon socks or socks with an elastic band or garter at the top. Don’t wear socks with inside seams. When you buy new shoes, choose shoes made of soft leather. They should not fit tightly anywhere. If you’ve had foot problems because of shoes that didn’t fit well, you may want to be fitted for a...
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...corns begins by corn enucleation with a scalpel to reduce the pain. Treatment of soft corns requires removal of the soft, dead tissue with a scalpel. Following this, either an antiseptic agent, salicylic acid plaster or protective pad is applied. Holed or u-shaped padding can be used to reduce the duration of tissue loading and redistribute mechanical stress. To absorb shear, orthoses and similar devices such as polymer gel pads and silicones can be used. In the case of soft corns where sweat collects between the toes, and the toes rub against each other to cause the corns, there is often need for a toe separator allowing sweat to evaporate and to stop the toes rubbing together. Enucleation will leave a dimple or hole in the tissue of the foot. In time, with healing, the body will naturally fill this up with healthy tissue. However, whilst the healing process is occurring, the cavity is usually filled with a gel (polymer, silicon or acrilyic) to discourage further corn formation (Tortora & Derrickson, 2011). The application of a caustic preparation known as silver nitrate can also help by shrinking the cavity. Neurovascular corns are corns that have both nerves and blood vessels in them. As most corns have only dead tissue in them, this makes neurovascular corns more difficult to treat. Firstly they are sensitive and can be painful to treat and secondly they can bleed if removed. As such, they are usually removed under local anaesthetic. Neurovascular corns need...
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...first things that I’m going to cover are the PPE for working on a construction site where a new building is being placed. First you’re going to need a hard hat so that when anything falls from above, it keeps your brains where they belong like in your head. Second steel toed shoes or boots, preferably boot for a little extra ankle support. But the steel toes to protect your feet from anything being dropped or lowered in case your foot gets in the way. Safety goggles, pretty self-explanatory on this one, just need to keep things out of your eyes! Long pants (blue jeans) protect your legs from different object that could hurt your skin but with pants on you might just get a bruise. Next on the list gloves are always a good idea to wear so that you don’t rip your hands up while you’re working! A water cooler is a must in this situation because it’s going to be hot out and hydration is key to survival! There will also be no running on the job site. Hurry to quickly can cause more accidents than any amount of production you’re getting for running that thirty foot. Only work on the parts of the job that you know, if someone ask for help go ahead and give them a hand but if you’re a plumber then just let the electrician handle his own job. Back to PPE for a sec a back brace would be a good idea to wear also. Once you have a back injury it will be a problem for the rest of your life in most cases. In case of an emergency call 911 immediately, have someone notify the foreman and try to assist...
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