5 Ways to Avoid Foot Disasters When Mowing the Lawn
Mowing the lawn, whether a chore or a pleasure, presents risks to the safety of your feet. Review these 5 safety tips to prevent injury
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Dos and Don’ts of Mowing the Lawn
The statistics are grim: each year in the United States, about 85,000 people seek treatment in the emergency room for lawnmower-related injuries. 16.2% of them involve the lower limbs. Yes, accidents happen; they always will. But you can help prevent a loved one from losing a toe, foot, or lower leg by following some specific dos…
Keep Kids Safe When Mowing the Lawn
The statistics on kids getting injured during the summertime can be startling. The National Safe Kids Campaign asserts that May, June, July, and August are the most dangerous months of the year for kids, with injuries from all sorts of outdoor activities around the water like boating, swimming, tubing, and water skiing, as well as…
3 Important Ways to Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries can occur when we least expect it. But, injury prevention is possible by following these tips.
The Wrong Shoes Can be Hazardous When Working In the Yard
One of the joys of warmer weather is spending time outside. It seems that we’re finding even more joy this summer after being cooped up for months during the coronavirus pandemic. So what brings you outside? For many people, it’s taking care of the lawn and garden. They see it as a fun, therapeutic hobby….
The Dangers of Going Barefoot
There are many reasons why board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm, might suggest you avoid going barefoot. Omitting shoes from your daily outfit put your feet at risk for these classic dangers: Injuries like burns from hot pavement, puncture wounds from sharp rocks, or a twisted ankle. Infections with the virus that causes plantar warts, or the fungus that causes…
Protect Yourself and Others by Wearing a Mask
The Virginia Department of Health has presented us with clear guidelines for wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You don’t need to wear a mask if you: go out for a walk work in the garden mow the lawn have pre-existing breathing problems are under the age of 2. However, you must wear a mask…
Life Skills to Teach Your Kids During the Quarantine
As we ride out the coronavirus pandemic, we hear more and more jokes about people trying to get away from their spouses and kids. It’s true that our family members, who we know and love so much, might be starting to feel a little too present. And the stress of trying to balance working from…
4 Ways for “Weekend Warriors” to Avoid Injury
At Clifton Foot & Ankle Center, we know that there’s an uptick in activities of all kinds when the weather turns warm. So now that spring is in full swing, we expect that you’ll be spending more of your weekends raking the foundation beds, sitting on your heels in the garden, playing a little ball, or…
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