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• posted: Apr. 09, 2010

Autologous platelet concentration (APC) injections, otherwise known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, are a new form of treatment which we are finding great amounts of success with in our office Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2010

The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 35 joints, held together and supported by scores of ligaments. A baby's foot is padded with fat and is highly Read More

• posted: Mar. 29, 2010

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly. This is Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2010

Heel pain is one of the most common conditions treated by podiatrists. It is often a message from the body that something is in need of medical attention. Pain that Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2010

Another common over-use injury for athletes and exercise enthusiasts is stress fractures. These are common in the small bones of your foot and ankle. When you use your Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2010

There have been numerous cases in sporting news about athletes having problems with plantar fasciitis. In light of the largest worldwide athletic stage, the Olympics, we thought this would be Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2010

Everyone here at The Advanced Footcare Clinic is excited about the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. We have been following many sports, and enjoying all the interesting stories about the Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2010

The Advanced Footcare Clinic will be at the Day of Dance for Health event sponsored by Blanchard Valley Health Systems! The event is to raise awareness for women's health issues, Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2009

  The Advanced Footcare Clinic is here to help you keep your feet healthy and feeling great. However, we recognize that from time to time your feet will experience problems that Read More

• posted: Dec. 28, 2009

Periodically, our staff checks out the latest shoes on the market. We evaluate these shoes so that we are able to recommend the shoes that will provide your family with Read More

• posted: Dec. 28, 2009

This is the most common cause of heel pain on the bottom of the foot and is an inflammation in the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from Read More

• posted: Dec. 28, 2009

Fondest wishes for a Merry Christmas from Dr. Vail and the staff at the Advanced Footcare Clinic. We hope that the season brings good health, fond memories, shared times Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2009

Proper footwear is an integral part of any comprehensive foot care plan. In fact, the success of any treatment plan your doctor may prescribe can be enhanced or undermined by Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2009

Last year, Dr. Thomas F. Vail saw over 200 patients with severe heel pain Heel pain, caused by an inflammation of the plantar fascia (muscles and nerves under the heel), is Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2009

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