People say that men don’t go to the doctor as readily as women do. Is this perception fact or fiction? Do men truly avoid going to the doctor? Well, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control published a study that concluded that “Women are 100% more likely than men to seek preventative health care.” Wow – […]
When summer comes around, podiatrists Chanda L. Day-Houts, DPM and Heidi M. Christie, DPM begin to see certain types of foot problems in kids that weren’t prevalent earlier in the year. Blame it on the beautiful Montgomery, Alabama weather that practically pleads with kids to play outside. The call of the great outdoors is something we should […]
It seems that summer’s here to stay! Montgomery temperatures have been soaring into the 90s and the children have said “so long” to textbooks and quizzes for a while. Many of these kids – and their parents – have also tossed their socks and shoes aside in favor of the beloved flip-flop. Flip flops can […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and podiatrists Heidi M. Christie, DPM and Chanda L. Day-Houts, DPM of Montgomery Foot Care Specialistswant to remind you that feet burn, too – and burned skin can put you on the road to getting skin cancer in the future, even on your feet. Many people overlook their feet […]
We’ve met patients who’ve endured the pain of arthritis in their big toe for years before coming to see us, and that’s just not necessary. Big toe arthritis is extremely common, and it’s treatable. May is Arthritis Awareness Month – a good time to let our expert podiatrists, Dr. Chanda L. Day-Houts and Dr. Heidi […]
We’ve heard a lot about the “rule of law” in recent years. It’s something that many people believe we must always enforce as a society – the idea that there are particular established laws written down that we must follow. If we don’t, a certain chaos may ensue. While contemplating the rule of law, it […]
No doubt you’re familiar with the describing word “hyper.” Kids can be hyperactive and co-workers (and spouses!) can be hypersensitive. So, “hyper” indicates an action that’s exaggerated, over the top, over and above the norm. At Montgomery Foot Care Specialists, we sometimes treat patients who’ve hyper-extended their big toe. That hyperextension has a specific name […]
Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, has been quoted as saying “Sitting is the new smoking.” He believes that the number of hours people spend sitting every day is killing us. The American Diabetes Association seems to agree. They’ve designated the first Wednesday in May as National Get […]
The American Podiatric Medical Association designates the month of April as Foot Health Awareness Month, which makes our podiatrists smile. Heidi M. Christie, DPM and Chanda L. Day-Houts, DPM are the experienced podiatrists at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists whose mission it is to provide top quality treatment of foot disorders. So foot health is our […]
It looks like spring is here to stay in Montgomery, with temperatures at or above average for this time of year – finally! Along with the warmer weather come kids who are aching to get out and play. Unfortunately, that increase in your kid’s activity can also mean an increase in injuries to their feet. […]
