Compression socks are gaining popularity among marathon runners and triathletes. Here Dr. Christopher Segler (an Ironman triathlete and sports medicine podiatrist in San Francisco) talks with the experts as Fleet Feet about how he and other runners in San Francisco are using CEP compression technology to train harder, recovery faster and perform at their best by avoiding running injury.
Many runners are aware that an aching throbbing foot could be a stress fracture that will get worse if you keep running. But there are simple ways you can tell if it is likely you have a stress fracture in your foot. In this video San Francisco Podiatrist, Marathon Runner and Ironman Triathlete Dr. Christopher Segler explains how to tell if you might have a metatarsal stress fracture.
Stress fractures are common among runners who are training for marathons and ironman triathlons. Many runners who notice pain or bruising in the foot will wonder if they have a stress fracture in the foot. In this video, San Francisco Podiatrist and Ironman triathlete (Dr. Christopher Segler) explains what happen if you run on a metatarsal stress fracture.
Recorded on May 18, 2010 by San Francisco Podiatrist, Ironman triathlete and wannabe serious cyclist. Go Lance! Go Levi! Off now to runs some mile repeats at the track!
Arthritis in the big toe joint can destroy the cartilage and is a common cause of foot pain. The condition is know as "hallux rigidus" and surgery is sometimes required as performed here by San Francisco foot surgeon and podiatrist Dr. Christopher Segler. WARNING: GRAPHIC SURGICAL IMAGES: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!
San Francisco Podiatrist and toenail surgeon explains the causes, prevention and best treatment of ingrown toenails. You can get relief from any painful or infected in grown toenail in only one hour! This video also shows how most ingrown toenails are caused by people cutting their toenails the wrong way.
If you suffer from painful, unsightly bunions, you may be wondering if surgery is now necessary or when bunion surgery might become necessary. Dr. Segler, San Francisco's bunion expert explains when it is necessary to start talking to your foot surgeon about surgical bunion correction.
If you are wondering if your aching, red, painful, unsightly bunions will get worse, San Francisco Podiatrist and award winning foot expert discusses the typical progression of bunion. Not everybody needs surgery, but bunions often do get worse over time since they are a progressive deformity.
If you have pain in the bottom of the heel when you get out of bed in the morning, this is most likely a form of heel pain called plantar fasciitis. But you can heal your heel pain. There are many treatments available. San Francisco's award-winning podiatrist and heel pain expert discussed the best treatment for plantar fasciitis heel pain.
Achilles tendonitis often causes severe pain and even rupture of the tendon. Runners and other athletes are most susceptible to this condition. But that doesn't mean you have to give up running altogether. San Francisco's award winning foot surgeon and podiatrist discusses achilles tendonitis.