Cracked heels shouldn’t be ignored
Editor’s note: Dr. Kayla Emter, podiatrist/foot & ankle surgeon at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, shares tips on how to care for cracked heels.
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Foot pain? Here’s 10 common causes… #7 may surprise you
Injury. Overuse. Arthritis. Foot pain is common in adults, especially athletes and seniors. However, that doesn’t mean you have to live with it, said JRMC Podiatrist/Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr. Kayla Emter....
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Nine ways to treat arthritis
Spring arrives and checklists are filled with projects. What may easily be mistaken for an injury or overworked joint or muscle might actually be signs of arthritis. Arthritis is the painful inflammation and...
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What foods to eat (and what not) as you recover
Editor’s note: Dr. Kayla Emter, podiatrist/foot & ankle surgeon at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, shares tips on healthy foods to eat while you recover. As a student, Dr. Emter struggled with painful...
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Heel pain? 6 Ways to treat plantar fasciitis
As spring and summer approaches, schedules start to involve more outdoor activities and family fun. Individuals can also find themselves more often on their feet. Stabbing pain located near the heel of...
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