How Does He Do It?

Last week Dr. Feeny and I traveled to Las Vegas for a Marketing Summit and had to stop in front of Bally's to watch a performer.

But how do they do that??

I did a little research and here are the steps on how to moonwalk:

1. Get a pair of shoes with flat soles (i.e. converse or keds)
2. Get on a flat surface that won't provide much friction (i.e. wood floor) ideally you would practice at a skating rink
3. Point your left toe on the floor (but it really doesn't matter which foot you use first)
4. Place your right foot ~1 foot in front of left foot
5. Slide your right heel back so it's even with your left foot
6. As soon as you slide it back, snap your right heel up so it's pointed (like step #3)
7. Repeat!
8. You are now a Michael Jackson Moonwalker!

And here is what you can look like if you keep practicing!

Gobblerfest 2012

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth on Friday, September 7! We had such a great time informing and educating our community at Gobblerfest and a HUGE thanks for welcoming us!

Here are a couple pictures we took at Gobblerfest and visit our Facebook to view more!

We call this the "draw with your foot" game (very straightforward)!

Need:

- sketch pad

- markers (one for every person - so no one shares!!)

- feet

We played for shirts! I announced to each pair who ever could draw the best #Hokie bird or #Hokie football player wins a free t-shirt...somehow everyone wound up getting one though...

- The Shenandoah Podiatry Team

Shoe Shopping Tips

Here are some tips to help reduce the risk of foot problems. Use this guide when you shop for shoes:

• Fit new shoes to your largest foot. Most people have one foot larger than the other.
• Have both feet measured every time you purchase shoes. Your foot size increases as you get older.
• If the shoes feel too tight, don`t buy them. There is no such thing as a "break-in period."
• Most high heeled-shoes have a pointed or narrow toe box that crowds the toes and forces them into an unnatural triangular shape. As heel height increases, the pressure under the ball of the foot may double, placing greater pressure on the forefoot as it is forced into the pointed toe box.
• Shoes should be fitted carefully to your heel as well as your toes.
• Sizes vary among shoe brands and styles. Judge a shoe by how it fits on your foot - not by the marked size.
• There should be a half-inch of space from the end of your longest toe to the end of the shoe.
• Try on both shoes.
• Try on new shoes at the end of the day. Your feet normally swell and become larger after standing or sitting during the day.
• Walk around in the shoes to make sure they fit well and feel comfortable.
• When the shoe is on your foot, you should be able to freely wiggle all of your toes.
• Women should not wear a shoe with a heel higher than 2 1/4 inches.

If you have any hesitations about your shoe selections, make an appointment and we'll help identify what you should look for in a shoe with your specific foot shape (high arches, high instep, etc.)!

Metatarsal Fractures

In the US, there are approximately 206,000 metatarsal (toe) fractures every year! 5th metatarsal fractures represent 68% if all metatarsal fractures.

For the Jones Fracture, a common type of 5th metatarsal fracture, the non-union* rate may be as high as 28%! (*Non-union means the fracture doesn't heal)

There are many fractures that lead to 5th metatarsal non-unions:

• Lack of blood supply
• Nutrient artery disruption
• Muscle/tendon overdistraction

If you believe you might've fractured your metatarsal (toe), please make an appointment to be examined! There are many treatment options we can offer to ease the pain.

- Dr. Kate



compliments of Exogen

"He Got Cold Feet"

Ever heard the saying, "He/She got cold feet," usually referring to backing out before a wedding ceremony? Well, where did it come from? How does "cold feet" have anything to do with having apprehensions about making a commitment?

After a little research, it seems there are a couple tales of where this phrase originated, which are pretty interesting!

• The wartime usage of "cold feet" has led some to claim that the phrase originally referred to soldiers whose frost-bitten toes prevented them from entering a battle.
• Hotfoot is used for someone keen to get somewhere - perhaps cold feet are the opposite

Have you heard of any other origins of the phrase "cold feet"? Share with us below!