2016

Taking Up Jogging? Here’s Why You Should See A Podiatrist First

If you've decided to get into the sport of jogging, congratulations. You're taking literal steps toward improving your physical and emotional health. Before you lace up your running shoes, clip on your MP3 player and hit the road, it's advantageous to schedule a visit at a podiatry clinic like High Desert Foot & Ankle Clinic - Wonsik Y Bollmann DPM. A consultation with this foot health expert will help you ensure that you're properly suited for this form of exercise and will also decrease the likelihood that you'll find yourself on the couch nursing an injury. Read More 

Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment: 3 Myths Debunked

If you're suffering from substance abuse and considering entering an inpatient treatment facility, it's common to have doubts and fears. Before deciding not to continue due to those doubts and fears, however, it's important to separate the myths from the facts. Below are three common myths about entering inpatient treatment and the truths behind them. Myth #1: Inpatient Treatment Is Too Costly While the cost of entering an inpatient treatment facility may seem daunting, there are a number of funding options available to you. Read More 

3 Things Swimmers Need to Know About Synovial Plica Syndrome

Synovial plica syndrome, also known as plica syndrome, is a knee injury that athletes may experience. The plica is part of your knee's synovial capsule—the tissues that form the cushioning between the bones of your knee joint—and it can become inflamed or irritated due to sports activities. Here are three things swimmers need to know about synovial plica syndrome. How does swimming cause this injury? No matter what stroke you're practicing, your legs are doing a lot of work. Read More 

How To Determine Whether You Are A Good Candidate For Robotic Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

Compared with traditional methods of knee replacement, robotic knee replacement is much more precise. However, there are several other options to having a partial robotic knee replacement, so you will need to consider whether you are a good candidate for the procedure. Patients Who Can Afford It While there are many benefits to the computer-assisted knee replacement surgery, the procedure can be more expensive. Therefore, you should consider whether they are willing to pay for a surgery that can lead to a faster recovery time and that can produce better results. Read More 

Tips To Make Your RA Infusion Easier On Yourself

If your doctor has decided biologics is the best treatment plan for your rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may be given the medication via IV infusion. This just means that the medication will be put directly into your bloodstream through a vein in your hand or arm. You can get the infusion at an outpatient center, at your doctor's office, or through home health care depending on what your doctor decides, what works for your schedule, and what your insurance covers. Read More