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One of the things we do best at Podiatry Inc is the treatment of severe Diabetic foot wounds and infections. We have helped many of our patients with these problems and have turned limb threatening problems into limb preservation success stories. But, not every leg can be saved. Nationally, 86,000 amputations are performed yearly as the result of complications from Diabetes and Diabetic Foot infections. This can be devastating to patients, their family and friends. But, it can also be the first step in an improved life. Podiatry Inc is proud to have partnered with John Gravino and Hanger Orthotics and Prosthetics. John, has set up an Amputee Empowerment Program. Thanks John for participating as a guest blogger on our site. Here is his blog:
Amputee Empowerment Partner
by John Gravino of Hanger Orthotics and Prosthetics
The loss of a limb or any bodily ability can be emotionally and physically challenging. There are many tools which can help patients recover and cope, but one of the most beneficial for regaining confidence and moving forward is talking with others who have had similar experiences. Hanger’s vast experience working with every level of amputee and orthotic circumstance, along with a patient population made up of diverse age groups and a broad range of physical abilities, make us uniquely positioned to facilitate one-on-one peer counseling. Cleveland’s AEP program promotes coordinated peer visits with an appropriate certified peer visitor who can attend to a new amputee who is having trouble adjusting to recovery. Many times a patient’s family may need counseling and have questions. These situations may be accommodated by an AEP member as well.
A peer support person who has “been there, done that” lends credibility to the statement, “You will get through this.”
AEP advances the “team approach” philosophy that Hanger practitioners believe in. Peer visitors have become part of the standard of care delivered at Hanger patient care centers. At Hanger, we believe prosthetic care should treat more than just the limb loss; it should treat the total patient, the whole person. And that’s what AEP strives to do. Together AEP and Hanger work together to create a unique synergy between quality clinical care and excellent peer support and mentorship. The AEP program is also open to non Hanger patients in need of peer support.
If you know any amputees that could benefit from this free and convenient service, please contact
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Tone your legs! Strengthen your core! Improve your posture! These are some of the claims made by athletic shoe companies now producing toning shoes. Some of these claims might be right on the money, but before you put down the big bucks for the newest fad in shoes, you may want to have more information. There are actually five different types of shoes that may employ some instability or a rocking motion:
Toning Shoes may look odd but utilize various designs to force the core muscles in your body to work harder to obtain balance.
Mild Rocker Shoes are not meant to improve posture or balance. They reduce strain on the heel and toes by allowing you to roll normally with each step.
Unstable Rockers have an unstable heel designed to force you to change your center of gravity and posture and stand up straighter.
Stable and Medical Rockers are great for reducing certain motion in the toe joints or off-loading pressure from a particular area of the foot. These are mainly prescribed by podiatrists to treat arthritis or pain in the ball of the foot, diabetes, and plantar fasciitis. They also may be prescribed for use after surgical procedures.
The original rocker bottom shoes were designed by a Swiss engineer and were called MBT, for Masai Barefoot Technology. The shoes were designed to mimic the rolling motion from heel to toe that the Masai people typically have in their barefoot gait. Once MBT’s caught on, other shoe companies followed with their own toning footwear. In fact, toning shoes are the fastest-growing shoe category since the 1970s. Rocker bottom and toning shoes can change your walking or standing posture. They can change how you walk, and the muscles of the body adjust and compensate. Because you will be using new muscles, your podiatrist might recommend that you wear these shoes for shorter walks or on alternating days for cross training. In some patients, rocker bottom shoes can cause injuries such as Achilles tendinitis or ankle sprains. But in others, the slight adjustment in gait can help tone and strengthen muscles. However, it is important to remember that anyone who already has an unstable gait should be very cautious about using these types of shoes. Most doctors agree that if these shoes can get people motivated to walk, thereby improving their health and fitness, they are worth the money. However, make sure to check with your podiatrist, who can recommend the best shoe for you for any activity. Also, be sure to start wearing them in gradually, and stop immediately if any pain or discomfort develops. A number of toning shoes, sandals and boots have been granted the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Seal of Acceptance. A complete list of the footwear with the APMA Seal can be found on the APMA website (www.apma.org).
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