Sprains & Strains

It is oftentimes hard to determine what type of injury you have sustained. Most often, sprains or strains of muscles occur. A Southfield Michigan podiatrist such as Dr. Wendy Webster can examine you fully and determine which injury you have and how to treat it properly. Proper treatment can lead to faster and more successful healing.

About Sprains & Strains

A sprain is a tear or a stretch of a ligament. A ligament is a connective tissue band that joins the bones together. These ligaments help to support the joints. For example, the knee ligament connects the upper leg and the lower leg, which allows for running and walking. A sprain typically occurs because of trauma that knocks the joint out of position, ruptures the ligaments or overstretches it. Symptoms of a sprain include: bruising, swelling, inflammation and pain. Oftentimes a tear or a pop is heard during this injury. In some severe cases, the joint can become nonfunctional.

A strain is an injury of either a tendon or a muscle. These tendons are tissue cords that attach the muscles themselves to the bone. Chronic strains occur because of repetitive movements over time of either the muscles or tendons. When an individual doesn’t break enough during intense training, a strain can occur. Symptoms of a strain include muscle spasms, swelling, inflammation, cramping, muscle weakness, and pain. With severe strains, the tendons or muscles can become ruptures.

A professional podiatrist can help determine which injury one has and can treat it accordingly. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wendy Webster today, call 248-864-8845.

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Skin Care

Regardless of your age it is vital that you consider your skin and the way that you go through skin care. This is even truer when you are a diabetic and you are considering the care of your feet. The skin on your feet can very easily become dry as a diabetic and ulcers can simply form. This can be the start of a major problem that will not heal and that will cause mobility problems for most patients. Getting help with your skin care for your feet as a diabetic is very important. Take time to contact someone like Wendy Webster in Southfield, Michigan.

Skin Care for Diabetics

When you are faced with making sure that your feet are always well cared for it can be challenging to know where to start. Individuals suffering from diabetes need to make sure that they fully understand the ways that they can protect their feet from damage. You need to be sure that you keep your feet dry and clean at all times. Watch for any unusual looking marks on your feet and legs and talk to someone as soon as you see them. Since you will likely have a suppressed immune system as a diabetic you will need to be sure to get the help necessary to heal the wound as quickly as possible.

Contact our office as soon as possible to talk to a professional about your diabetic skin care issues. We are eager to help you get and stay on the right road to good health. Call us at 248-864-8845 for more information on how we can provide you with the resources necessary to get the best care for your feet.

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