Blog Archives - Page 39 of 53 - Kevin J. Powers, DPM
10 November 2017
Established by the American Diabetes Association, we observe National Diabetes Month every November. If it seems odd to dedicate an entire month to a single disease, consider this –
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports “one in 10 Americans have diabetes” and “another 84 million...
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27 October 2017
Podiatrists have two different general courses of treatment to help our patients overcome pain and restore functionality to feet and ankles – surgical and nonsurgical. Between the two, conservative treatments are typically the preferred course of action (for both us and our patients!). If we can fix your problem...
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13 October 2017
An Achilles tendon rupture is a painful injury that can sideline you for a long time. Even worse, it might never fully heal in the correct way if you don’t get the right treatment. Fortunately, you can start finding the treatment you need at our Bloomington office.
The injury itself...
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21 September 2017
There are several different possible explanations for ball of foot pain. If you are experiencing unusual sensations—like feeling as though you are standing on a pebble in your shoe (when there isn’t anything in there)—it is quite possible...
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07 September 2017
The balls of your feet are like unsung heroes – they help you push off when you step, stand on your tippy toes,...
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01 September 2017
Are you participating in the
Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept 24 here in Bloomington? What a great charitable cause and excuse to get out there and get some exercise! Of course, if it feels like you...
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25 August 2017
Sometimes it’s worth taking a risk – having a picnic despite the chance for rain, or heading to the theater opening night in hopes that tickets won’t be sold out. However, there are...
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09 August 2017
This is the time of year when the evenings are warm but comfortable – perfect for taking a stroll after dinner and enjoying the last of the summer nights. However, if your foot feels weak, even taking a nice walk likely sounds far from pleasant. When you have weakness...
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02 August 2017
It won’t be long for before kids head back to school, dragging their feet every step of the way! Sure, they might be reluctant to say goodbye to their care-free summer days, but when your...
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28 July 2017
During the summertime, your toes are often on display with open-toed sandals and days at the pool. That means it’s more likely you’ll look down and notice changes, like, for example, a bump on your baby toe. Uh-oh! That, friend, could be the beginning of a bunionette, and though...
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There are several different possible explanations for ball of foot pain. If you are experiencing unusual sensations—like feeling as though you are standing on a pebble in your shoe (when there isn’t anything in there)—it is quite possible... 
Are you participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept 24 here in Bloomington? What a great charitable cause and excuse to get out there and get some exercise! Of course, if it feels like you... 
