Allied OSI Labs

04/06/2022

America's Pastime For more than a century and a half, America has carried on a love affair with baseball. More than following big league baseball, we all want to play the game ourselves--to hear the crack of a base hit, execute an around-the-horn double play, or s**g a screaming liner. But like all....

03/23/2022

Bursitis is inflammation and swelling of fluid-filled sacs called bursae. These sacs act as cushions near the joints between the bones and tendon/muscle insertion. With 33 joints in the foot, bursae can be found in a multitude of areas. They are commonly found at the ball of the foot (especially the...

03/16/2022

Many of us are finally able to make vacation plans we have been dreaming of which could mean more walking than normal. Foot pain can take the fun out of your trip. For your vacation, pack a walking shoe that you’ve used before. Poor-fitting shoes do more than just cause blisters. If your shoes don...

02/14/2022

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01/26/2022

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The term flatfoot is not a medical term, which is often used to describe a foot with a flattened or lowered arch. The arches of normal feet can be of varying height, so it is possible to have a relatively normal foot with a low arch. A normal foot with a low arch rarely requires

01/19/2022

Slippers have become part of the unofficial work-from-home uniform. Walking barefoot on hard surfaces for an extended amount of time can be bad for your feet because it allows our foot to collapse which can lead to stress not only to the foot but to the rest of the body. Feet naturally pronate durin...

12/29/2021

A new year means a perfect opportunity to focus on a healthier lifestyle and self-care. While it is easy to take your feet for granted, foot health is an important indication of your overall health and plays a big role in achieving your goals, whether it’s regular exercise or a healthier weight. M...

12/22/2021

Poor, poor Santa, his feet are very sore, but he has a to-do list from the ceiling to the floor. There are lists to check and gifts to wrap and visits to the mall, but if his feet are really sore he won’t be able to do things at all. A trip to the podiatrist will surely

12/15/2021

Hiking is a popular recreational activity and has seen increased interest in its more competitive and extreme forms. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reminds all hikers, whether avid or recreational, that injuries are common. Careful planning is essential to reducing the likel...

12/08/2021

Allied Orthotic Adjustment Guide Continuing our discussion from last week. Patients may have problems or issues with their custom orthotics. Here we talk about what can be done to solve their issues. Metahead Pain There are several things that can be wrong with an orthotic or the patient that will c...

12/01/2021

The following discusses problems patients may have with their orthotics and what can be done to address these problems. Usually, one adjustment will take care of any problems the patient may be having. However, there are a few cases when the devices may need more than one adjustment to get them perf...

11/29/2021

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Good diabetes management and regular foot care help prevent severe foot sores that are difficult to treat. Diabetic foot care is as much about preventing problems as it is about addressing them when they arise. Diabetes complications can include nerve damage and poor blood circulation. These problem...