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Once nearly blind Olympian wins Gold at Vancouver!

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (Blog Author)27595 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

One great story line at the 2010 Winter Olympics is of Steven Holcomb who almost retired 3 years ago because of an eye disorder called kertoconus. In this eye condition, the front of the eye thins out, pressure of fluid inside of the eye pushes the weak section of the eye and results in a cone shape. The condition results in severe blurriness, but is oftentimes treatable with surgery. Surgery not approved by the FDA restored his vision to 20/20 from 20/500 and involved placing corrective lenses behind the pupil.

Holcomb had surgery in March 2008 and approached these 2010 Olympics with USA gold medal hopes. He has established himself as one of the world's premier bobsled pilots.

Last year, USA-1 ended a 50-year World Championships gold-medal drought with a victory in Lake Placid, NY. They ended a 62-year Olympics gold-less streak Saturday.

What will NBA star LeBron James not go on the court without?

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (Blog Author)26509 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

NBA star LeBron James following a basketball game and keeping with a personal tradition, tossed his shoes into the crowd. Minutes later, the loudspeaker annouced if the people who caught the shoes of LeBron could come to the scorers table. James did not want his shoes back as he has hundreds, but he forgot to take out his orthotics; not only because they typically cost more than $500 a pair, but because the orthotic inserts help reduce common injuries such as plantar fasciitis (heel pain) and stress fractures. Podiatrist Dr. Alan Shih says that orthotics help in many ways by improving mechanics, reducing injuries, and improving performance.

A teammate of Lebron, Ilgauskas swears by his orthotics having overcome repeated foot injuries that required multiple surgeries. Zydrunas Ilgauskas says, "Forget athletes, I think everyone should have them just to walk around."

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NY Giants QB Eli Manning with Plantar Fasciitis

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (Blog Author)19584 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) is an extremly common foot injury, and even Super Bowl MVPs can fall victim. NY Giants QB Eli Manning was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The good news is that the majority of people get better with conservative treatments; the mainstay being orthotics.

There have been serveral exciting conservative developments to help treat this condition. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has been popularized by some more recent Super Bowl champions Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu. Using their own blood, the most potent healing part of blood are extracted, then injected into the injury site for accelerated healing. Other advanced conservative treatments may include Acoustic Wave Therapy or Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation (RFNA), all are in office procedures and possible alternatives to surgery.

Click here to learn more about some of of these latest innovative treatments.

What eye condition has Halle Berry & Rihanna both incurred?

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (Blog Author)12227 — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:00:00 EST

Halle suffered an eye injury during her shooting of 007 movie Die Another Day, when a fragment of a smoke grenade lodged in her left eye after a series of stunt explosions. James Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan was shooting down a helicopter during this scene. Doctors at a local hospital removed a piece of shrapnel, and while her eye was inflamed and red, she suffered no permanent damage and was soon back on the set.

Rihanna allegedly suffered a scratched eye due to an abusive relationship, thus causing her to wear a patch to cover her red and sensitive eye at the 2008 American Music Awards.

Halle & Rihanna both suffered an abrasion to their corneas, which can cause significant pain, redness, tearing, and light sensitivity. Medical treatment should be sought right away for this condition.

Best Known Chinese athlete in the world, Yao Ming suffers broken foot

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (Blog Author)12115 — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:00:00 EST

For those of us who admire humble All-Star athletes, it was a pity to see 7 foot 6 inch Yao Ming suffer a fracture of his left foot ending his season before the playoffs. His injury was originally thought to be an anke sprain, underscoring the importance of seeking medical treatment for various foot and ankle injuries. There are many types of navicular fractures, a bone in the center of the arch of the foot. Sometimes there is an accessory bone that should not be confused as a fracture. It is not uncommon to have a delay in the diagnosis of a navicular stress fracture. While many of these fractures heal with conservative measures, surgical intervention may be appropriate depending on the extent of fracture, time frame to treatment, demands of patient, and other factors.

Phoenix Suns Star Amare Stoudemire out for the season due to a retinal detachement

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (Blog Author)10472 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Phoenix Suns NBA star and leading scorer Amare Stoudemire was recently lost for the season, due to a partially detached retina that required surgery. In a game against the LA Clippers, where he scorred 42 points, he was struck near his eye. He has suffered from a torn iris in the same eye in the past.

Trauma is the leading cause of retinal detahments and athletic endeavors are a frequent precipitant. While the majority of eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear, the majority of athletes do not wear them. Soudemire's injury emphasizes the seriousness of a detached retina, which can result in blindness.

Possible symptoms of a patient with a a retinal detachment may include stumbling, general clumbsiness, often running into the wall, and difficulty walking in a straight line. There are certainly a myriad of other possible causes, but the best way to fule out a retinal detachment is by a dilated eye exam.

If one experiences 'Floaters and/or Flashes' they should contact an eye care professional right away, as this may indicate an abnormality of the retina. These conditions typically start during the earlier stages of a retinal hole or tear, and usually worsen with a retinal detachment. A retinal detachment is a medical emergency, and can result in permanent vision loss. If you or anyone you know experience any of these symptoms, seek medical treatment right away.

Dancing with the Stars Kim Kardashian suffers a foot laceration

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (Blog Author)10470 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST

When Kim Kardashian suffered a foot laceration from a piece of broken glass, dialing 911 may have been excessive, even if she was expected to be a contestant on Dancing with the Stars.

Regardless, cuts are a common foot injury. If you sustain a minor cut, wash the area with soap and water, perhaps a topical antiseptic. Then cover the cut with a bandage. Minor cuts can take several minutes to stop bleeding, apply pressure to the cut to stop the bleeding. Most minor cuts will heal on their own if kept clean and covered.

If you suffer anything other than a superficial cut, see a doctor. A culture and sensitivity test may be ordered, perhaps an anti-biotic dispensed. Sometimes a tetanus injection is necessary. Some lacerations require sutures. If a foreign body is embedded in your foot, do not try to remove it alone, as you could make the condition worse. Seek medical attention right away.

Nail Fungus treatment as featured on Good Morning America

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (News Author)8655 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST

Head to Toe Healthcare, PLC is proud to be the first to offer the new Nail fungus treatment option in Tucson, featured on Good Morning America.

We fully disclose that the laser treatment for nail fungus is not FDA approved, but carries a 510K FDA clearance. This means that it has been approved in an analogous field, in this case dentistry, as well as a few other medical specialties. We invite you to contact us to discuss all treatments for toenail fungus.

Eye Lash Enhancement division to grow longer, thicker, darker eyelashes is now available!

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (News Author)9016 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST

Dr. Zie is excited to annouce she now offers treatment to improve the beauty of your eyes; growing longer, thicker, darker eyelashes naturally. Visit www.thin2thicklash.com or call us to find out more!

Launch of Premiere Edition of Head to Toe Heath Report

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (News Author)8709 — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:00:00 EST

As part of our mission to education, we are pleased to collaborate with Casas Adobes Chiropractic, Desert Palms Physical Therapy, and Integrative Medical Associates to produce this informative health report. Check our site frequently, as more reports are sure to follow.

Tucson Marathon: Californian wins after Talam pulls up

hang10@headtotoehealthcare.org (News Author)8204 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST

An article in the Arizona Daily Star discussing the Tucson Marathon.