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If you’ve ever juggled appointments, test results, and specialist referrals, you know how confusing care can feel. A care coordinator is the person who connects the dots. They organize services across providers, keep communication flowing, help patients understand options, and make sure the right care happens at the right time. You’ll find care coordinators in […]

Limb salvage is a care plan designed to save a threatened arm, leg, foot, or ankle from amputation. In simple terms, it means removing what’s dangerous (like infected tissue or a tumor), restoring blood flow if it’s poor, and rebuilding the limb so it can function—often with a mix of debridement, vascular procedures, bone and […]

Patient-centered care is a way of delivering health care that starts with you—not the diagnosis. It means clinicians treat you as a partner, respect your goals and values, and tailor plans to your life, resources, and preferences. Information is shared clearly, decisions are made together, care is coordinated across providers and settings, and safety and […]

That stabbing jolt with your first steps out of bed. The ache that creeps in after a long shift on your feet. The tight, tugging sensation at your heel after a run. Heel pain—often from plantar fasciitis, a tight Achilles tendon, or overworked foot muscles—can turn simple outings into a cautious shuffle and make workouts […]

Those first painful steps out of bed, the jab under your heel after sitting, the way hard floors seem to “wake up” the ache—heel pain (often plantar fasciitis) can derail workouts, workdays, and everything in between. The wrong shoes can keep the fascia irritated and your heel tender. The right pair, on the other hand, […]

Foot pain can hijack your day fast — the first steps out of bed feel like a jab in the heel, your arches ache after a shift, or tight calves tug on your ankles during a run. Whether it’s plantar fasciitis, general heel soreness, or fatigue through the arch, the right movements can ease pain, […]

“Why does my ankle hurt?” is a frustrating question with many possible answers. Ankle pain is any discomfort in or around the joint where your leg meets your foot. It can show up after a twist on the field, sneak in from overuse at work, or stem from arthritis, tendon irritation, nerve compression, or even […]

Patient experience is the sum of everything a person encounters when seeking care—from the first phone call to schedule an appointment to the clarity of discharge instructions and follow-up support. It’s not just bedside manner; it’s access and wait times, how clearly clinicians communicate, whether care feels coordinated, how comfortable and safe the environment is, […]

Twisted your ankle, stuck in a brace limbo, and not sure when to wear it—or for how long? You’re not alone. Whether you’re fresh off a sprain, easing back into your sport, or dealing with a wobbly ankle that keeps giving out, the real challenge is knowing when a brace will help and when it […]

When the front of your foot won’t lift the way it should, every step can feel uncertain. Foot drop often leads to tripping, toe-dragging, and a tiring “high-stepping” gait just to clear the ground. It’s frustrating—and it can sap your confidence on stairs, curbs, and uneven sidewalks. The good news: with the right exercises done […]