Courtesy of the Association of American Physicians and SurgeonsAre you one of the millions of American students (or their parents) facing the choice of taking the COVID shot or being barred from school?The 800 reported cases of heart inflammation, now being investigated by the Centers for...
While COVID toes can appear at any age, children, teenagers and young adults seem most likely to develop this condition. These patients are typically healthy. In most of these young individuals they never develop other, more common symptoms of COVID-19, such as a dry cough,...
From the repeated pounding that runners’ feet receive on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion seen in court sports, there’s no question that athletes’ feet and ankles are prime candidates for injuries. Our comprehensive list of sports indicates types of injuries that may occur in the sport...
By now we're all familiar with the word pandemic.It's the worldwide spread of a new disease that most people do not have immunity. An epidemic is a disease affecting many people at the same time and spreading from person to person in a locality where...
Strash Foot and Ankle Care is pleased to announce the addition of a new foot and ankle surgeon to our practice.Introducing Dr. Boyd Bills. Dr. Bills grew up in Northeast Ohio. His ties to Texas come from his family with a sister who was born...
APPRECIATIONThis word is defined as “recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something” and “a full understanding of a situation." (Oxford dictionary).As this relates to my patients I have to say the feeling is mutual. I love my patients and get so...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) recently released guidance on when a patient with COVID is no longer infectious, optimal time to wait after recovery from COVID to schedule elective procedures, and guidelines for repeat COVID testing.When is a patient with COVID-19 no longer infectious?Key...
Your feet and ankles are miraculous. Think about all of physical activities they allow us to do – from simply standing and balancing, to walking, to running and even swimming – they literally hold us up and absorb the shock of each step we take.That...
Since grade school, I began participating in sports mainly, baseball and basketball. During high school, I played school and club basketball and participated in tournaments throughout Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Basketball helped me develop discipline and strengthened my goal-oriented mindset.During my college years, I became...
I am both excited and honored to be featured on video speaking about plantar fasciitis treatment and Revance, a biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetics and therapeutics. Watch the video, here. Revance & Planter Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition caused by the...