It’s all in the feet
DR. THOMAS
GRAZIANO
Born and raised in Clifton, Dr. Thomas Graziano is
a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon with
years of experience. He was one of the first podiatrists
to bring minimally invasive advancements and sophisticated reconstructive techniques to New Jersey residents. He provides some answers to questions about
the proper care of feet and ankles for law enforcement
officers.
What can you tell us about the importance of taking care of
your feet and ankles and how it impacts everyday life?
Our feet and ankles support the entire skeletal system. “When your
feet hurt everything hurts” couldn't be a more accurate statement. If
your feet are out of step (excuse the pun), you're unable to move and
keep your cardiovascular system and other organs in good working
order. Not to mention the advantages motion has for your hip, knee
and ankle joint health.
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What are some of the problems people in law enforcement
typically have with their feet and ankles?
Folks in law enforcement typically have issues in the lower extremity stemming from long hours of standing and activity on their feet.
Some of the more common issues are plantar fasciitis with or without
heel spurs. They also have issues with ingrown nails and pinched
nerves (Morton's neuroma), as well as Achilles tendonitis. Thankfully,
most of these problems can be treated effectively and in a timely fashion with conservative measures.
What myths or bad
information can you dispel
about hammertoes, corns
and bunions?
Surgery for bunions and hammertoes typically gets a “bad rap.”
In my opinion, much of the bad
press comes from the past when
surgical treatments weren't as Hammertoe repair
advanced as they are today. I have
to say that I am very confident in the results we achieve with recon-