Hold on to your hat as internationally renowned podiatrist, Dr. David Armstrong, joins us for Fit Foot U on November 19 at 5:30 pm EST. Dr. Armstrong rockets us on the fast track to transformative discoveries in biology that will make a difference in medicine in the next decade. Join us: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2317257527… Meeting ID: 231 […]
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Covid 19 Update
With the evolving pandemic, medical offices must remain diligent in providing a safe environment for patient care. Arlington Foot and Ankle is proactively taking steps to manage new guidelines set forth by the CDC, state and local authorities. Mask and temperature checks are required by staff and patients upon arrival to the office. Signage is […]
Terrain Training
It is no secret that we get overuse injuries from repeating the same movements. Be it opening a jar if you have arthritis and your hands are hitting the same spot, an arthritic knee, or suffering from shin splints. Altering terrain is one way to prevent injury sustained from repetitive movement patterns. It does not […]
More to Ganglion Cysts than the “Pimple Popper” Approach
Those that troll the Internet are certainly aware of “the pimple popper.” These videos have garnered more than a cult following. Popping pimples may work for skin acne but dealing with a ganglion cyst in the foot is more complicated. We weight bear on our foot subjecting it to shearing forces in addition to […]
Bunion Surgery for Cross over Toe
This was a double Osteotomy and hammertoe correction to help a patient with Rheumatoid arthritis and her cross over toe. We provide surgical solutions that are safe, convenient and affordable. Schedule Appointment
Functional Foot Medicine
Functional Foot Medicine has become a thought process championed by biomechanics experts and quickly being integrated into practices of astute doctors. The concept of connectivity with the foot and body is nothing new. Everyone has heard the song with the phrase the foot bone’s connected to the leg bone… The new dialogue concerns integrating motor […]
Dr. Pearl injecting umbilical cord growth factors this month in patient with CRPS
Ben Pearl, DPM recently affiliated with the nonprofit Veterans in Pain. The mission of the organization is to treat Veterans with chronic pain with some of the new regenerative medicine technologies. It is a certified resource for the Wounded Warrior Project. Dr. Pearl said he likes the commitment these individuals have shown and would like […]
CBD Pharmacology: the Endocannabinoid System and Cytochrome P-450
Although CBD promises a new treatment alternative for many afflictions, it is not a panacea. CBD is known to have applications in neurologic conditions like neuropathy and musculoskeletal conditions like multiple sclerosis and muscle spasms. The benefits of CBD include not being addictive while also being an economic option. The drug could potentially be harmful […]
CBD Chemistry: Defeating the Opioid Crisis Fair and Square
Cannabidiol (CBD) has a competitive edge over big pharma like Oxycodone due to its lower addictive potential, but why? Let’s scrutinize its chemical structure and physical properties. First, we begin by introducing CBD’s chemical structure: Figure A: Molecular Structure/Isolated Crystallography of Cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabidiol, as depicted, is a phenol-containing compound that chemists consider ‘well-rounded’. This […]
Exosome Therapy: Drinking the Kool-Aid or the Real Deal?
Exosome therapies are attempting to muscle out classic stem cell therapies and make them less relevant. Mesenchymal Stem Cells obtained through C-section produced donations, release exosomes to enact their healing capabilities. Exosomes are lipid vesicles that contain: proteins, growth factors, lipids, and microRNA (the blueprint for proteins) amongst other things. Exosomes can be reliably counted […]