Are My Feet Changing?

Question: I have worn orthotics for years and they have been very comfortable and helpful to my feet.  Recently my feet hurt when I wear my orthotics.  Why is this?

Answer: Sometimes feet change and you may need to be re-evaluated with regard to your orthotics.  Frequently the feet and ankles become stronger from wearing the orthotics and using the muscles in a more anatomically correct fashion.  Some activities such as dance and yoga can also strengthen the feet.  Also, feet can change from pregnancy, injuries, arthritis and age.  There are also different types of orthotics, some more supportive and some more flexible.  You may need a different type of orthotic as your feet change.

Do you know someone that has BIG feet?

I have recently heard of some online sources of VERY LARGE shoes, size 20 and larger.  One is 2bigfeet.com  has New Balance 623 in sizes and widths up to size 20 for about $75.  I have heard you can find larger than size 20 at healthyfeetstore.com.

Toenail Fungus making your toes feel ugly?

Just in time for the holidays, sparkly pretty antifungal toenail polish helps keep the fungus away while inviting you to bare your toes. Celebrate and purchase some today. Call Dr. Stone's office 503-246-9766

Start the summer with supportive flip flops!

A new line of supportive flip flops and slip on sandals is out and available at Dr. Stone's office. They come in black mens and womens in black, camel, pink and purple They have OTC orthotic quality arch and heel support, impact cushioning and motion control to reduce pronation and supination.

Cold feet? Pain at rest? It could be circulation problems

I had a 20 yr old patient who came into the office for foot pain and plantar fascitis. This patient also mentioned having cold feet frequently, and pain when sitting for longer time periods such as watching a movie or long car rides. Upon further questioning, this patient revealed a family history of circulation problems, heart problems and stroke. I performed the PADnet test on this patient, a quick, painless non-invasive vascular test. The test showed this 20 yr old patient has circulatory problems requiring further testing and intervention. This highlights the fact that even young patients can have circulatory issues and these can often be detected quickly and easily with in-office non-invasive vascular testing. The patients can then get the treatment(s) they need sooner rather than later.

My Favorite Winter Training Shoes

These shoes by Salomon have a great fit, good support, and a gortex liner. They are great for staying active in our wet winter weather, and they have plenty of room in the toe box. They are available in a mens and womens version at REI and in this color in womens at Title Nine Sports.

Non-invasive Vascular Testing

Dr. Stone is now doing non-invasive vascular testing in her office using the PADnet system by Biomedix. This test is cost-effective, takes a short time, is comfortable, and is usually covered by insurance. Learn more by visiting www.Biomedix.com and clicking on the patients tab.