Runners are not good patients. That’s not a criticism — it’s a pattern. A runner with heel pain will modify their training, ice after runs, take ibuprofen, switch to a cushioned shoe, and keep logging miles until the pain either resolves or becomes severe enough that they can’t ignore it. By the time many runners… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Uncategorized
Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus: How It Works and What to Expect
Toenail fungus — onychomycosis — is one of the most undertreated conditions in podiatric practice, not because patients don’t want to address it, but because the treatment options most people try first don’t work well enough to justify the effort. OTC topical antifungals have low cure rates (less than 20%) for established infections. Oral antifungals… Read more »
Medical Nail Technician
Medical Nail Technician Are you a leading nail technician that is looking for a positive work environment where your hard work is valued? Then this could be your dream role! If you’ve got a passion for customer service and systems, you’re skilled in interpersonal relationships and you’re a lightning-fast learner, you might just be… Read more »
Extensor Tendonitis
A common complaint among patients at Momentum Foot and Ankle Wellness Center is pain on the top of the foot. This is often right under your shoelaces. In many cases, pain on the top of the foot is due to an inflammation of the extensor tendons. The extensor tendons run along the top of your foot… Read more »
5 Tips to Stay Hydrated
5 Tips to Stay Hydrated Add flavor – Add a bit of excitement by adding fresh fruit (grapefruit, strawberries, lemon), veggie slices (cucumber, ginger, celery) or herbs (basil, mint, lavender) to a pitcher of water. Sip before every meal – Drinking a full cup before each meal can curb calorie intake because it causes you to feel… Read more »
Meet Shannon Wallace
Q & A with Shannon K Wallace, M.S. Health and Wellness Coaching What is a health and wellness coach? A health and wellness coach works with a patient to uncover motivations to make a lifestyle change and develop strategies to make those changes last. While the patient is practicing the strategies that work best, the… Read more »
Lunch Break Workout
Lunch Break Workout Exercising at lunch is a great way to get an adrenaline boost that will carry you through the rest of your workday. The following workout can be done at your desk. If you have 15 minutes – repeat each exercise 3 times. If you have 30 minutes – repeat each exercise 5 times…. Read more »
Wallace joins as Health and Wellness Coach
Wallace joins as Health and Wellness Coach (Omaha, Nebraska) – Momentum Foot and Ankle Wellness Center announced the addition of Shannon K Wallace, M.S. as Health and Wellness Coach. In this role, Wallace will assess patient lifestyles, address health concerns and partner with patients to incorporate lifestyle medicine and create a plan to make healthy… Read more »
Medical Office Assistant
Momentum Foot and Ankle Wellness Center is a specialty medical office located in NW Omaha. We are looking for a part time Office Assistant that can provide excellent patient customer service as well as assist with medical records administration. Medical office assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to: Greet and direct patients… Read more »
Diabetic Foot Self Exam
Diabetic Foot Self Exam I often speak with my patients about how to care for your feet and the importance of going to a Podiatrist on a regular basis (especially when you have diabetes). Nonetheless, it’s equally important to be regularly checking your feet yourself. But what can you do? Performing a regular diabetic foot… Read more »
Call Us Today: 402.315.4406