November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, yet it is also a month with the most indulgent holiday of all-Thanksgiving. While digging into a plate full of turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce, and more is extremely appealing, it is important to try to have some semblance of healthy eating. Now, you can definitely enjoy your […]

Every November is American Diabetes Month, and this year “This Is Diabetes” is the theme. The goal is to raise awareness about this condition, and to educate and empower Americans to take measures to prevent diabetes, along with encouraging those with diabetes to be healthy and mindful of their condition. According to the American Diabetes […]

Whether your child is playing little league or one is a professional athlete, football is a game that can cause many injuries. Over one million high school students alone play football! This sport can lead to inflammation or worse to ligaments, tendons, muscles, and joints, particularly in the heel and ankle. Though sprains and other […]

Everyone goes to the doctor with a weird question now and then. Here at Alpine Foot Specialists, we are no strangers to the odd concern now and then, although no questions are wrong to ask. After all, we are here to help our patients with their foot and ankle pain! Below are some common questions […]

Many teens are active in a variety of sports, from soccer to basketball to dance. Ultimately, this means that parents will need to invest in multiple pairs of sports-specific shoes. Clearly, the shoes one wears on the tennis court is not the same one would wear if they were playing football. This is both to […]