Why is Supartz better than surgery for ankle pain? Supartz is meant to prolong the life of a damaged or arthritic joint by increasing the amount of cushioning and lubrication inside the ankle. Supartz is superior to surgery in many ways. 1) Supartz is much less invasive. It only involves a series of injections, instead […]
View Details »July 26, 2011 – San Francisco, CA Dr. Christopher Segler, a San Francisco based sports medicine podiatrist and foot surgeon was invited to present his published research at the 2011 Turkey International Forum on Pathology to take place September 9-11, 2011 in Tekirdag, Turkey. “Dear Dr. Segler, On behalf of the organizing committee, I […]
View Details »September, 16, 2011 – San Francisco, CA Dr. Christopher Segler, a San Francisco based diabetic foot surgeon was invited to present his diabetes-related research at the 2011 EPS Montreal International Diabetes Conference will be held in November 19-20, 2011 in Montreal, Canada. “Dear Dr. Christopher Segler, On behalf of the organizing committee, I cordially […]
View Details »October 23, 2011 San Francisco sports medicine doctor on Maui watching as his patient attempts to win another XTERRA World Championship.
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Barbara isn’t typical… she is a 5 time XTERRA Triathlon World Champion and 6 time XTERRA USA Champion – agegrouper. But her experience is pretty typical of our patients. She had a serious injury and needed a highly individualized treatment plan that would allow her to maintain her fitness while she recovered.
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Anyone who has ever suffered a bad ankle sprain wonders how to get the best treatment as fast as possible. Many limp to the Emergency Room. The following is the classic Bay Area tale of an ankle sprain and the experience that goes along with a trip to the San Francisco ER.
Custom Orthotics by San Francisco Running Doc
As a sports medicine podiatrist (and an active Ironman triathlete) who focuses on runners in San Francisco, I get lots of inquiries about custom foot orthotics. By understanding exactly what an orthotics is, you will learn how a custom molded foot orthotic can help you run faster and with less risk of injury.
View Details » Rushing down the Dipsea Trail, fog trailing lightly through the redwoods, Craig is out for his favorite run. But with one slight misstep, his foot lands in a hole and his ankle rolls out from under him. By the time he feels his ankle give way, his arms are already out-stretched to brace for the […]
View Details »How to Tell if you need an ankle Xray after you sprain your ankle- by San Francisco House Call Podiatrist
Whether you roll your ankle stepping of a curb wrong or trip over a root while trail running in Golden Gate Park, your first question is likely “do I need an x-ray?” In this article we will explain exactly how it is that we ankle doctors evaluate a patient with an ankle sprain and determine whether or not ankle X-rays are needed.
One secret is that there is a standard set of rules that all doctors who might treat an ankle sprain will follow when decided whether or not to take xrays of a sprained ankle.
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