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Spring 2009 - Foot Health Awareness Month Print E-mail
The American Podiatric Medical Association wants everyone to think feet - especially during the spring! During the month of April, officially deemed "Foot Health Awareness Month," it's vital to remember the importance of good foot and ankle care. This is a time for all Americans to stop and take a good look at their feet. 

This year's campaign focuses on heel pain, and a podiatrist's important role in diagnosing and treating this widespread condition. Did you know that nearly 40 percent of Americans revealed foot pain has inhibited them from performing life’s daily activities? Foot pain is never normal. If you experience foot pain, see an APMA podiatric physician.
 
Winter 2008 - "Information on Gout" Print E-mail


Gout commonly occurs at night and certainly can seem to be a nightmare. Often affecting the great toe, (referred as podagra) painful swelling, redness, heat and severe pain develop. The pain can be so severe that the weight of the bed sheet can cause terrible discomfort.

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Fall 2007 - Annual Shoe/Sock Drive Print E-mail
Annual Holiday Shoe/Sock Drive

As the cold weather of winter is approaching and in the spirit of the holidays the Physicians and staff of Foot & Ankle Specialists of West Michigan are holding their second annual holiday shoe and sock drive for those in need in our community.

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Summer 2007 - Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing? Print E-mail
Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?

The barrier to a perfect golf swing could lie in your big toe, or your heel, or on the ball of your foot. These are the three areas of your feet most likely to cause pain that can ruin your golf swing.

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Spring 2007 - "Bobblefoot Night" will honor Baseball Hall of Fame great Ty Cobb Print E-mail
"Bobblefoot Night" will honor Baseball Hall of Fame great Ty Cobb

Detroit Tigers legend Ty Cobb was known to be fleet of foot, having held the record for most stolen bases in a season for nearly half of a century.

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