Specialty Care Service - Podiatry
Focus on Your Foot Health - Thing You Need to Know
As part of our role as foot health advocates, we invite you to learn more about where your feet fit into your overall health. You may be surprised at the link between your feet, and the health of your entire body! By understanding the impact of your feet and legs on your health, you can be more physically active, and improve your health. And nothing is more important than that!.
Why your feet are important
#1 They keep you active & mobility is independence: We’re talking about the important stuff here: your life, your community, freedom, relationships, health, activity, travel, independence, mobility, and your overall happiness!
#2 They tell a much bigger story: Your feet and lower limbs are often a critical factor in developing or avoiding non-communicable health diseases elsewhere in your body. Even if it doesn't immediately seem connected to foot health, the link is real. Think obesity, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and a range of other conditions
#3 They are a work of art! Or at least Leonardo Da Vinci thought so when he said, ‘The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.’ Did you know that your foot contains 28 bones, 33 joints, more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and 250,000 sweat glands? Your feet support your entire body and need to work well for you to be active and healthy.
we offer on-site
podiatry SPECIALTy CARE SERVICES
Continuum Healthcare Network is delivering On-Site Clinics within senior communities is the more needed help and essential—as baby boomers age. What’s more, recent studies show that offering primary care and specialty care on-site in a residential setting reduces hospital readmissions, as well as extends the life expectancy.The Continuum Healthcare Network is offering a new trend in health care services by providing two important services: Providing Onsite- Specialty Care for Residents, and Skilled Care Services and Personal Care at Home. Both our Medical Programs offer numerous benefits for senior residents. There are many advantages your residents will enjoy. These two particular services offer incredible value and undeniable peace of mind for your residents AND their families:
*Access to primary and specialty care services without leaving the community. *Unparalleled value of nighttime attention and care during health-related episodes.
*Access to primary and specialty care services without leaving the community. *Unparalleled value of nighttime attention and care during health-related episodes.
TELEMEDICINE APPOINTMENTS podiatry SPECIALTY Care
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Continuum Healthcare Network is happy to offer telemedicine appointments so you can visit with our medical team and specialty care physicians from the privacy and comfort of home or community. You can now receive one-on-one customized care, treatment plans, and custom medications shipped to your home from your computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
If you live in a rural area that doesn't have access to the internet, specialty care physicians, limited transportation, and the technology to connect to telemedicine will provide you the necessary equipment to access the healthcare you need.
If you need assistance please feel free to call us at our main line at 240-650-7250.
If you live in a rural area that doesn't have access to the internet, specialty care physicians, limited transportation, and the technology to connect to telemedicine will provide you the necessary equipment to access the healthcare you need.
If you need assistance please feel free to call us at our main line at 240-650-7250.
What are the main causes of foot and lower limb pain?
There are many causes of this kind of pain, including:• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)• Injury – such as sprains, breaks, and fractures• Arthritis – inflammation of the joints and other tissues• Tendonitis – inflammation of the tendon structures that attach to the bones of yourfeet (e.g. the Achilles which connects your calf muscle to your feet)• Shin splints – refers to pain felt anywhere along the shinbone from the knee to the ankle• Peripheral vascular disease – where blood flow is constricted• Sever’s disease – is a common cause of heel pain, particularly in young andphysically active people• Deep vein thrombosis – a blood clot that forms in the veins of the leg• Sciatica and radiculopathy – pain in the buttock and leg caused by pressure onnerves in the lower back• Flat feet, corns, calluses, bunions or a range of other ailments
Why do people see podiatrists?
Your feet house a quarter of the bones in our entire bodies – in addition to many more various muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. This makes them extremely vulnerable to injury and diseases that can affect the entire body.A podiatrist will not just look at your foot, but they will carry out a biomechanical assessment to see how your gait can be impacting other parts of your body, such as your hips and back. (Your gait is the way you walk.)Podiatrists are university-educated to understand the structure and movement of the foot and lower limbs. They diagnose foot conditions, identify systemic overall health conditions that present with foot or lower limb symptoms – and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
When should you see a podiatrist?
You may be experiencing pain in your feet, ingrown or discolored skin/nails, corns, skin rashes, foot odor, foot injuries, broader health problems such as diabetes orarthritis, recurrent tripping or falling, problems fitting comfortably in your regular shoes; or if you notice swelling, lumps, or redness on your feet or legs.It is a common misconception that painful feet are a normal side effect from everyday activities. Yet research shows that only a fraction of individuals suffering from sore feet seeks out professional advice.Just as you would visit your dentist for a toothache, you should visit a podiatrist if you suffer from painful or tired feet and/or lower limbs. You should see apodiatrist 1-2 times a year for a general check-up/maintenance in the same way as you should a dentist.
What are the main causes of foot and lower limb pain?
There are many causes of this kind of pain, including:• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)• Injury – such as sprains, breaks, and fractures• Arthritis – inflammation of the joints and other tissues• Tendonitis – inflammation of the tendon structures that attach to the bones of yourfeet (e.g. the Achilles which connects your calf muscle to your feet)• Shin splints – refers to pain felt anywhere along the shinbone from the knee to the ankle• Peripheral vascular disease – where blood flow is constricted• Sever’s disease – is a common cause of heel pain, particularly in young andphysically active people• Deep vein thrombosis – a blood clot that forms in the veins of the leg• Sciatica and radiculopathy – pain in the buttock and leg caused by pressure onnerves in the lower back• Flat feet, corns, calluses, bunions or a range of other ailments
