Daily Archives: March 3, 2017

Simple Stretches to Relieve Chronic Pain

Exercise, Fitness, Weight Loss MattersBy Weight Loss Matters March 3, 2017

By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD Stretching is often the left off of the priority list when it comes to an exercise routine. After all, the main concern is exercising and burning calories, not stretching, right? Not so fast. Stretching may help you: Improve your joint range of motion Improve your athletic performance Decrease your risk of…

What You Should Know About Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@Mather, Wound TreatmentBy Jonathan Anderson March 3, 2017

By Joseph C. White, MD, FAAFP A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that commonly appears on the bottom of the foot and occurs among 15% of people with diabetes, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States, and the…