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TCA Chemical Peels Can Give You A Brand New Younger Looking Appearance

TCA is a chemical peel treatment which can be used to renew the skin giving the client beautiful new younger looking skin by removing fine lines and wrinkles that might have been present for years. With the use of a TCA chemical peel treatment, Dr’s can successfully smooth the texture of the skin and removing […]

Shin Splints

Definition Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg. While the exact injury is not known, shin splints seem to result from inflammation due to injury of thetendon (posterior peroneal tendon) and adjacent tissues in the front of the outer leg.   The risk of shin splints is no reason to give […]

Sesamoiditis

Definition Sesamoiditis is a common ailment that affects the forefoot, typically in young people who engage in physical activity like running or dancing. Its most common symptom is pain in the ball-of-the-foot, especially on the medial or inner side. The term is a general description for any irritation of the sesamoid bones, which are tiny […]

Post-Tib Tendonitis

Definition Post-Tib Tendonitis is a strain placed on the posterior tibial tendon. The posterior tibial tendon runs along the inside of the ankle and the foot. When there is post-tibial tendon disfunction, the tendon does not function to hold up the arch, resulting in flat feet. This can lead to heel pain, arch pain, plantar fasciitis and/or heel […]

Plantar Fasciitis

Definition Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia – the thick ligamentous connective tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot. The pain is usually felt on the bottom of the foot near the heel and is worst when getting out of bed first thing […]