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MONTHLY FOOTPRINTS
Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay
Dr. Robert J. Valins, Dr. Maria B. Walshe, Dr. Harris E. Kaplan and Dr. Domenick A. Calise
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IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR
DIABETIC SHOES FOR 2015!
Did you know that under Medicare guidelines, if you qualify, you can have a pair of diabetic shoes every year???
If you are a diabetic and have not received shoes for this year,
call our office for an appointment!
The doctors will determine if you qualify....
Then we'll measure you, you select the shoes, and we take care of all of the rest!
All of this takes time, so do not wait until the end of the year!
Now is the time---months before 2016 arrives!!!
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In order to serve you better, we have extended our hours in our Wesley Chapel and Riverview offices:
Wesley Chapel Full Day Tuesdays
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
2700 Healing Way, Ste. 308
Wesley Chapel, FL. 33544
813-788-3600
Riverview Full Day Wednesdays
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
BayCare Outpatient Center
10141 Big Bend Rd., Ste. 207
Riverview, FL. 33573
813-633-5900
Call today to book your appointment!
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Fall is Here!
Let us Make you "Moore" Balanced
Patients who have balancing issues struggle to complete the easiest of tasks. Going to the kitchen to get some water can prove to be the cause of a tragic ankle injury or even worse a fracture. Throughout life there are many medical issues that can cause weakness and instability to the feet and ankles. The
doctors at
Total Foot and Ankle
are able to help identify those problems and remedy them with some of the latest medical technologies.
Weakness to the feet/ankles can be a result of various conditions. Trauma, such as ankle sprains or previous fractures, can lead to instability in the future. Nerve problems such as
neuropathy can cause muscles, tendons, and ligaments to function abnormally, therefore leading to an unstable foot/ankle. Neurological diseases (e.g. Parkinson's, stroke, Guillain Barre, muscular dystrophy) cause very dramatic weakness and instability to the foot and ankle as well. With all these foot problems there are a variety of braces that can aid in improving balance as well as function of the foot and ankle.
The Moore balance brace is a custom fitted ankle and foot orthoses (AFO). This is the "go to" brace if you are in need of a long term solution. The brace is custom fitted so it is molded to the patient's foot, ankle, and lower leg. After the mold is completed it is sent out to a manufacturing facility where it is made into a functional brace. The Moore balance brace is very effective because it is customized to fit the patient perfectly. The customization allows the brace to be very comfortable and at the same time provides complete support to the foot and ankle. Since the device is flush to the foot and ankle, it supports the lower extremity very well, and helps to prevent abnormal motion. The support stabilizes the ankle and foot joints so that the patient is in turn more secure when walking.
Another device that is available in the office is a prefabricated ankle and foot orthoses (AFO). Prefabricated means the device is made to fit a wide variety of people and it is not custom. When compared to custom bracing, a prefabricated AFO can provide equal support at a fraction of the cost. Typically these braces are given to people suffering from chronic ankle sprains and also chronic tendinitis.
Achilles tendinitis and posterior tibial tendinitis benefit very well from this type of brace. This brace can be used long term for instability and also temporarily for acute foot injuries.
Both braces are excellent options when it comes to healing foot/ankle pain and increasing stability. The fact that you can wear these braces in most of your existing shoes is also a bonus. If you or a loved one has suffered an ankle sprain or has weakness to their feet and ankles, please do not hesitate to call us at
813-788-3600. The doctors at Total Foot and Ankle will explain how and why the brace should be used to help relieve your symptoms immediately.
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October's Diabetic Friendly Recipe
Garden Harvest Chili
This Recipe Serves 7
Ingredients:
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups diced zucchini
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, saute the red pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, butternut squash and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until squash is almost tender.
- Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
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PLEASE BRING IN YOUR SHOES
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| SHOEDRIVE UPDATE! |
Thanks to everyone who has continued to support our expanded shoe drive. We have now collected over 5,000 pairs of shoes! Please help those less fortunate by bringing your new or gently worn shoes to our office. We are donating the shoes to Sunrise of Pasco to help women and children who are victims of domestic violence. (We are accepting men's shoes as well.) Thank you to the following medical offices who are participating in the shoe drive with us. You can donate shoes at any of the sites listed below: MIDTOWN CLINIC - ABDUL GHANI, M.D. REHAB POINT INC. - ROBERT DRAGAN, RPT THE FRANK CLINIC OF CHIROPRACTIC - MARK FRANK, D.C. THE SKIN CANCER CENTERS - MICHAEL CARUSO, M.D. & HOWARD ORIBA, M.D. |
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Zephryhills, Fl 33542
(813) 788-3600
SUN CITY CENTER
936 Cypress Village Blvd. Suite B
Sun City Center,Fl 33573
(813) 633-5900
NEW TAMPA/ WESLEY CHAPEL OFFICE
FLORIDA HOSPITAL WESLEY CHAPEL WELLNESS PLAZA
2700 Healing Way, Suite 308
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813)-788-3600
RIVERVIEW/APOLLO BEACH OFFICE
ST. JOSEPH'S - SOUTH
BAYCARE OUTPATIENT CENTER
10141 Big Bend Road, Ste. 207
Riverview, FL 33578
(813)-633-5900
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ABOUT US:
At Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting.We have been providing outstanding foot and ankle care for the Tampa Bay area for over 35 years.
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The greatest compliment we as physicians can receive is for one of our patients to refer a friend or family member. We would like to thank all of you who have demonstrated your trust by sending your loved ones to see us for their foot and ankle needs. We are always welcoming new patients - especially if they come from you!
Thank you!
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Happy Birthday to all of
our patients celebrating
October birthdays!
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