Jeff Wachtel - Wachtel Foot & Ankle

Debate Circulates Over Running Habits and Shoes

There is a continual debate in the running community about whether minimalist or maximalist running shoes can better prevent running injuries. However, some researchers say that the probability of getting hurt lies less with one’s footwear and more with each runner’s individual habits. “The best shoe for a runner is highly individualized,” Allison Gruber, a … Continue reading

Hiking Enthusiast Looks to Aid Others in Getting Proper Shoes

Kate Behney has an intimate relationship with hiking and the outdoors, and most of her life has been spent exploring and hiking the mountains of her backyard in Beacon. Behney believes that “with an outdoor activity, you have to look at your clothing and footwear as equipment, and having the right equipment is going to … Continue reading

NFL Player Plays In Spite of Foot Injury

Colin Kaepernick’s foot injury had landed him a place on the 49ers’ injury report last year. Despite this injury, Kaepernick played through the injury, even joking about it. Kaepernick would say his injury was just a hangnail and nothing to worry about. Now Kaepernick says otherwise—a chipped bone on his forefoot and a ruptured capsule … Continue reading

Virgin Atlantic’s Vivienne Westwood Uniforms give Flight Attendants Blisters

Virgin Atlantic has entrusted British designer Vivienne Westwood with the task of designing its flight attendants’ uniforms and is the latest in airline-designer collaborations, which in the past have included Christian Lacroix for Air France and Pierre Balmain for Singapore Airlines. The collaboration is not proving to be as successful, however, as reports from some … Continue reading

Helicopter Mountain Rescue performed for Climber wearing Flip-flops

Flip-flops were the cause of Viennese tourist Maria Schneider’s troubles when the climber found herself stuck on a peak of the 7,109 foot-high Dobratsch Mountain. Schneider was climbing the peak located near Villach, Austria when she discovered she was stuck. A police helicopter rescue team came to her aid, comprised of eight mountain rescuers and … Continue reading

Managing Kids Foot Odor

Parents who contend with their kids having foul foot odor in their kids’ feet can address this problem in several ways. Using antibacterial soap when cleaning your children’s feet can address bacteria, which is a common cause of odor. Be sure for your kids to alternate shoes and wear fresh socks daily as this can … Continue reading

Sport Specialization May Risk Severs Disease

Severs disease is an inflammation of the heel’s growth plate, often affecting physically active children and teenagers. The risk of Severs Disease has grown since children are attempting specialization in a single sport at younger ages. Because of this risk, it is generally advised to wait until adolescence to begin any sort of athletic specialization. … Continue reading

Hammertoe Amputation does not deter Mountaineer’s Drive

Despite having several of his toes amputated just several weeks prior, Basanta Kumar Singha Roy of Krishnanagar geared up to scale the Neelkanth peak of the Garhwal Himalayas in August. The mountaineer had attempted climbing to the top of Dhaulagiri last year, but failed when conditions proved to be too dangerous and an oxygen canister … Continue reading

Everyday Foot Care in Rainy Weather

Fall comes with unpredictable weather, such as sudden rain showers. Keeping the feet clean during wet weather is important, as continuous exposure to moisture and water can cause bacterial growth on the feet. Washing and scrubbing cracked feet can help remove dead cells. The space between toes should be cleaned regularly. Toenails should be kept … Continue reading

Shoe makers are now creating foot-shaped running shoes that follow the foot’s natural anatomic shape to allow room for the toes to stretch naturally. In the past, some hardcore runners have gone as far as removing their toenails to avoid the damage created from repetitively slamming their toes into the front of their narrow shoes. … Continue reading