Tennessee Podiatry

03/26/2025

It's National Social Work month, and we are celebrating our amazing Upperline Plus social workers.

"At Upperline Plus, social workers are specifically trained to work with Medicare members who have multiple chronic health conditions. Every Upperline Plus patient has access to a social worker who collaborates with the patient’s Upperline Plus nurse practitioners, registered nurses (RNs), care navigators, and other doctors and specialists to advocate for the patient’s needs."

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March is National Social Work Month, and the theme for 2025 is Compassion + Action. To celebrate, we would like to introduce you to our team of Upperline Plus social workers, who use compassion to work alongside you to ensure you have access to the services you need to stay healthy. What is a Social...

02/04/2025

Upperline Health Evans is now open! Patients can schedule a visit with Dr. Lisa Thatcher or Dr. Daniel Henry by calling 706-620-3572 or by visiting upperlinehealth.com/location/evans

01/27/2025

Learn about minimal incision bunion surgery from Dr. Patrick DeHeer, of Upperline Health - Indiana.

"Minimal incision bunion surgery is a modern technique designed to correct bunions using small incisions. Unlike traditional open surgery, which requires a larger incision and more soft tissue disruption, MIS allows surgeons to realign the bones and soft tissues through tiny cuts."

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Learn about Minimal Incision Bunion Surgery: smaller scars, less pain, faster recovery. Find out if MIS is right for you and what to expect.

12/04/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Freeman and Upperline Health - Muncie for being voted best podiatrist in Muncie in 2024!

11/07/2024

Learn all about bunions, including how they form and how to treat them, from Upperline Health Richmond's Dr. Stephen Offutt.

"First things first, it must be understood that the bunion is only a symptom of a more global foot mechanical issue. It is not caused by the shoes you wear, despite popular belief."

by Stephen Offutt, DPM, MS What is a bunion? Bunions, or hallux valgus in doctor talk, are a gradual dislocation of your big toe joint. They stem from the way your foot functions. They are not deposits of calcium or an extra bone on the side of your foot. Bunions are more common in women […]

11/04/2024

Upperline Health - Hwy 280 in Birmingham welcomes Dr. Tameka Lee to our clinic!
Dr. Lee has been treating patients in Birmingham for many years, and we are so excited to have her as part of the Upperline family.

09/18/2024

Dr. John Martucci of Village Podiatry - Kennestone and Dr. Samantha Miner of Village Podiatry - Smyra provide PRP treatment to patients with ongoing foot and ankle pain.

"Plate rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrated serum derived from a patient’s own blood and used to help heal damaged tissues. It includes a high concentration of platelets – the primary cell-like structures that serve as the “first responders” to an injury – along with growth factors and stem cell-attracting molecules that produce an added wave of healing to an injured area. This is a form of regenerative medicine."

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By Samantha Miner, DPM & John Martucci, DPM What is Platelet Rich Plasma? Plate rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrated serum derived from a patient’s own blood and used to help heal damaged tissues. It includes a high concentration of platelets – the primary cell-like structures that serve as the ....

08/28/2024

As we age, the risk of falling becomes a serious concern. Did you know that one in four Americans over the age of 65 falls each year? These falls can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and a lower quality of life. But here’s the good news: falls can be prevented, and Dr. Jonathan Moore at Upperline Health - Somerset explains how using the Life in Balance technology.

By Jonathan Moore, DPM As we age, the risk of falling becomes a serious concern. Did you know that one in four Americans over the age of 65 falls each year? These falls can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and a lower quality of life. But here’s the good news: falls can be […]

08/19/2024

Starting today, patients can now visit Upperline Health - Macon! You can schedule your visit with Dr. Amy Wilson by visiting https://upperlinehealth.com/location/macon/

08/12/2024

Dr. Walter Warren of Upperline Health - Seymour, is back with more excellent advice, this time on treating and dealing with hammertoes.

"Hammertoes are a direct result of tendon imbalances In the foot. Most hammertoe deformities begin as a flexible deformity, meaning the toe becomes more straightened with weight bearing. Over time these toes can become rigid in nature and arthritic changes will occur in the joints themselves."

By Walter Warren, DPM, CPED Hammertoes are a direct result of tendon imbalances In the foot. Biomechanically speaking, there are three causes of hammertoe deformity that are based on how an individual’s foot is structured and or functioning. Most hammertoe deformities begin as a flexible deformity...

08/05/2024

Dr. Mallory Kirkland of Upperline Health - Cahaba shares what you need to know about using Magnesium foot spray.

"Magnesium glycinate is typically taken in oral supplement form for sleep, but magnesium chloride is what’s commonly in your foot spray or oil, Kirkland says, as it is 'water soluble and is used to promote muscle relaxation.'

The science is currently limited regarding whether spraying magnesium chlolride is effective for promoting sleep, and a 2017 study finding that the benefits of magnesium, when absorbed through your skin, is inconclusive."

Is spraying your feet with magnesium before bed actually helping you sleep? What experts want you to know.

08/02/2024

August is National Wellness Month. With Upperline Plus, you can ensure you stay healthy with a team of doctors, nurse practitioners, RNs, social workers, and dieticians dedicated to your well-being.

Upperline Plus patient Anne shares her wellness journey with Upperline Plus.

To learn more visit Upperlinehealth.com/upperline-plus