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Ways to Help Heel Pain at Home (But You Need a Better Solution!)
There are some things in life we simply have to endure: in-laws, tax time, and road construction are a few that come to mind. Heel pain, however, is not one of those things! You wouldn’t believe how many cases of heel pain come to us and the patient tells us how...
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Don’t Wait Until You’ve Already Fallen Before You Think About Balance
It only takes one fall. Accidental falls are the No. 1 cause of injury—including fatal injuries—for American senior citizens. If you’re lucky, you might get away with just a bruise. But not everyone is so fortunate. The Costs Are High In fact, falls are responsible...
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Neuromas – Vanquishing Phantom Forefoot Pain
The Phantom Pebble You’re walking along, and it feels like you have pebble in your shoe, right up near the front of your foot. Hopefully, there’s an actual pebble in there. It’s the ideal situation, and has the simplest home remedy to boot! But what if you don’t find...
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No Fooling – Orthotics Really Can Help Your Heel Pain!
Sunday has the distinction of being both Easter and April Fool’s Day – which gives plenty of opportunity for parents who want to be mischievous in either putting together or hiding Easter baskets! We aren’t going to play any tricks with you, however – a pair of...
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Time to Show Your Feet Some Love
Valentine’s Day 2018 is now in our rearview mirror. Hopefully you took advantage of the day to do even some small gestures for your loved ones to show how much you care about them. Some people might consider Valentine’s Day to be a “Hallmark holiday,” one that has...
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Staying Active for Healthy Feet
There are many reasons to lead an active life. The physical benefits include weight management, reduced risk of various diseases (including diabetes), and a stronger body. Additionally, regular exercise leads to better overall mood, improved cognitive performance, and...
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Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries in the New Year
Depending on when you are reading this post, 2018 is either a couple of days away or has just started (unless, of course, you aren’t reading this close to the posting date). This means people are either putting the final details on their New Year’s resolutions or have...
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Fungal Toenail Treatment
We realize it can be easy to cover your feet in the winter and then kind of forget about them. Of course, just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s not a mistake. (Trust us, it is!) When you do this, what you are actually doing is creating an environment...
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Protect Your Feet with Diabetic Footwear
We’re celebrating two important calendar events this week! Thursday, of course, is Thanksgiving. And the entirety of November is Diabetes Awareness Month. In the spirit of these events, we’d like to talk a bit about something we’re really thankful for at Wilks...
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Diabetes-Smart Eating
If you are a healthy individual, your dietary habits play a major role in maintaining your health. If you have diabetes, however, your food and beverage choices are absolutely essential for keeping you alive. More than that, making the right dietary decisions can...
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Preventing Foot and Ankle Basketball Injuries
The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Boys and Girls Basketball seasons will tip off on 11/29. Student athletes will be working hard to try to reach the postseason and chase the dream of winning it all! Now, basketball can certainly be an enjoyable pastime...
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Neuropathy Treatment
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so this is the perfect time of year to reflect on all of that for which we are thankful. The whole list would be long, but it’s hard not to appreciate the ability to taste the delicious food we’ll be sharing with our families...
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