A Resource for the

Media

Loading...
Whatever your information needs, ACFAS stands ready to assist members of the media with foot and ankle health information drawn from the expertise of leaders in the profession of podiatric medicine and surgery.

 
Discover What's Inside
  • Normal Size Larger Size Largest Size Text Size Print Bookmark

ACFAS in the News

Loading...

The ACFAS Consumer Education Committee and public relations staff develop topical and seasonal stories for distribution to the consumer media. A network of trained media spokespeople stands ready to respond to requests for media interviews.

The result? Millions of potential patients are exposed to the message: ACFAS member surgeons are the consumer’s best source for surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions of the foot and ankle.

Follow the links below to see where ACFAS has been in the news lately!

Your Health: Feet Bear the Strain of Extra Weight
April 2010
Excerpt: Too much weight is bad for your heart, your lungs, your knees and even your brain. But you'll have to gaze downward to find the place where you literally may feel extra pounds first: your feet.


New Guideline Helps Doctors Better Diagnose, Treat Heel Pain
April 2010
Excerpt: As heel pain continues to be one of the most prevalent foot problems affecting men and women of all ages, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) has published a new clinical practical guideline to help physicians diagnose and treat the numerous conditions associated with it.


Clip Your Risk
April 2010
Excerpt: Trimming your toenails the wrong way can expose you to MRSA, a potentially deadly form of antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria.


Power Mowers Pose Danger to Feet
April 2010
Excerpt: Lawn care season is back and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons cautions homeowners to protect their feet and the feet of those around them when using rotary-blade lawnmowers.


Your Health: Vulnerability to ankle sprains varies with Age
March 2010
Excerpt: It's the most common injury among athletes and active-duty military personnel. It afflicts soccer-mad tweens, basketball-loving teens, middle-aged joggers and elderly folks navigating staircases.


The Promise of Platelets
March 2010
Excerpt:  People are talking about platelet rich plasma. The nonsurgical therapeutic technique has been credited with a Super Bowl comeback, and it’s been criticized in one of the most-respected journals in the literature. Not surprisingly, some are wondering if it’s too good to be true.


Diabetes Care Found Lacking
March 2010

Excerpt: Across the spectrum of lower-extremity diabetes care—from education to conservative intervention to surgery—practitioners have plenty of room for improvement, according to research presented in February at the annual meeting of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.


Step Up to Healthier Feet 
March 2010
Excerpt: Cutting your toenails too short could increase your risk of a nasty MRSA infection, says Karl Collins, DPM, a spokesperson for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, whose members have seen more of these serious bacterial infections from ingrown toenails and athlete's foot.


A Winning Strategy: Don't Play Through Pain 
February 2010
Excerpt: Sometimes athletes can be their own worst enemy especially when they continue to play following an injury to a foot or ankle. Surgeons presenting at the Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) discussed athletic injuries and the importance of proper diagnosis, prompt treatment, and full healing and rehabilitation. 

 
New Ankle Arthritis Treatments Help Boomers Stay Active
February 2010
Excerpt: There’s good news for active older adults who are plagued with arthritic ankles. Surgeons presenting at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas are re-thinking treatment approaches for end-stage ankle arthritis.

Heel Pain Continues to Plague Adults
February 2010
Excerpt: If you are suffering from heel pain, you’re not alone. According to foot and ankle surgeons attending the 68th Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in Las Vegas, heel pain continues to be the most common reason patients seek care. Surgeons advise the best defense to keeping pain in control is early treatment.


Advances Can Help Diabetics Avoid Amputation
February 2010
Excerpt: Troy Bofelli, a St. Paul, Minnesota, foot and ankle surgeon and a spokesman for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, spoke with Paula Francis of Channel 8 in Las Vegas at ACFAS' Annual Scientific Conference on the advances in foot and ankle care that are helping to save the limbs of diabetics.

Parent, doctors debate Tots Teetering in Heels
January 2010
Excerpt: Matthew Dairman, a Suffolk, Va., foot and ankle surgeon and a spokesman for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, urges parents to limit wear to once or twice a week for four hours at a stretch - if at all. Another important factor, he says, is difficulty in keeping kids from running, which could make those in heels more susceptible to ankle sprains or broken bones.

Enjoying Pregnancy without Foot Pain
December 2009
Excerpt: "Oh my aching feet" is a phrase you hear often from pregnant women. But are sore feet a symptom they just must deal with during pregnancy? According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) the answer is "no." There are many remedies available to help alleviate foot pain.

ACFAS Launches FootHealthFacts.org
January 2010
Excerpt: Looking for trustworthy foot and ankle health information? Today, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) launched FootHealthFacts.org, a HON-certified web site dedicated to providing the most reliable foot and ankle health information on the Internet.  

Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet 
November 2009
Excerpt: Being 'light on your feet' when dancing is not entirely true; dancing the night away can take a toll on feet and ankles. Both professional and amateur dancers can suffer foot injuries that can stop the show, as witnessed this season on the popular reality-television show, Dancing with the Stars.

Amputation and Diabetes: Is it Preventable?
October 2009
Excerpt: Amputation. For a diabetic with a serious infection, that word can strike a feeling of fear. Amputation is a complication that both diabetic patients and physicians work to avoid if possible. It is estimated that nearly 85 percent of amputations are preventable with education and early intervention.

Heel Pain in Youth Athletes 
September 2009
Excerpt: Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports, and for many of them heel pain has become "just another part of the game." The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons advises that when a child complains of heel pain, it should be diagnosed promptly because it may be a warning sign of a serious foot problem.

 Five Signs Your Child May Have a Foot Problem
August 2009
Excerpt: Foot and ankle problems in children often go unnoticed. Signs and symptoms can be subtle, and sometimes children can't explain what's wrong. But it's important to protect growing feet and have problems checked out early.

Sunscreen on Your Feet?
July 2009
Excerpt:  Many don't realize skin cancer can occur on the feet from unprotected sun exposure, and overlook applying sunscreen to the area. But, physicians from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons warn skin cancer of the foot is prevalent and can even be fatal if not caught early.

Surgeons Warn: Skateboarding Tough on Feet, Ankles
June 2009
Excerpt:  Children and young adults love the thrill of skateboarding. They learn to master their skills of “riding the rail” and “catching air.” But according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), such tricks, while fun, can be physically demanding and cause serious foot and ankle injuries.

Nailpro
June 2009
"Nail Clinic: Bunions are Often Painful for Clients, but your Services can Help Ease the Hurt"
Excerpt:The symptoms of a bunion are easily detected. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), warning signs include pain or soreness, inflammation and redness, numbness in the affected area or a burning sensation. Other conditions that may appear are calluses on the big toe, sores between the toes, an ingrown toenail or restricted motion of the toe. Keep in mind that some clients may experience more symptoms and pain than others, depending on their activity levels and habits.

SkinInc.com
June 2009
"Minor Foot Problems Seeing More MRSA Infections"
Excerpt: More Americans are developing drug-resistant staph infections, known as MRSA from common, relatively minor foot problems such as cuts, cracks in the skin, athlete's foot and ingrown toenails, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Active.com
May 2009
"Don't Ignore Heel Pain"
Excerpt: The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has stated that heel pain has reached epidemic proportions in weekend athletes.

Fabulous Maternity Dress
January 2009
"Shoes For Maternity"
Excerpt: According to the American College of foot and ankle surgeons, it is suggested that pregnant women wear square toed shoes; because they offer extra room.

WTVT-TV, Tampa
January 9, 2009
"Dr. Jo: Low carb gout"
Excerpt: First things first: If your feet are aching, you are not alone. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, foot pain actually increases in January.

The Windsor Star
January 8, 2009
"Step cautiously into New Year"
Excerpt: The most common problems are heel pain, pinched nerves and sore Achilles tendons, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Herald & Review
January 7, 2009
"New Year's resolutions brings foot pain"
Excerpt: Follow the "RICE" formula - rest, ice, compression and elevation - for some pain, she said. If it lasts for longer than three days, see a physician. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, of which Eickmeier is a member, has a physician locator on its Web site, FootHealthFacts.org

Univision.com
January 2008
"Pies y tobillos ¡a salvo!" (Feet and ankles out of danger!)
Exerpt, translated by Babelfish: In this part of the body the first stages of diseases can be detected that present/display signals of warning like the diabetes, the cardiovascular arthritis and ailments, according to the American School of Surgeons of the Feet and Ankles of the EU (ACFAS, in English).

United Press International
January 6, 2009
"Surgeons: Foot pain increases in Jan."
Excerpt: Doctors interviewed by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons suggest the most common problems for those who go from couch potato to high intensity work-outs are sore Achilles tendons, heel pain and pinched nerves.

This story also appeared on the Web sites of:

Korea Times (Seoul, Korea)
January 2009
"새해 갑작스레 무리한 운동 ‘발병’ 부른다" (New year: A work be the motion `outbreak of illness which is unreasonable' calls)
Excerpt, translated by Babelfish: American outbreak neck surgery chivalry meeting (American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) press information leads recently and one years middle January is caused by with ache and the foot extra prize patients boil down increase to indicate, at new year newly before starting a motion to, certainly physician in charge will first be consulted with the professional trainer together, advised the thing.

Prensa Libre (Guatemala)
January 5, 2009
"Buena Vida"
Excerpt: Los cirujanos de pies y tobillos experimentan un incremento en la afluencia de pacientes que acuden a su consulta debido a dolores causados por el ejercicio durante el primer mes del año, con frecuencia fruto de las metas propuestas para el nuevo año, de acuerdo con el American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Acfas).

Grand Junction Free-Press
January 1, 2009
"Running: Your best for 2009"
Excerpt: Benefiting from this surge of activity are foot and ankle surgeons; the beginning of each year they see a rise in new patients due to some aerobic mishap from an overzealous resolution maker.

That's Fit (AOL Blog)
December 31, 2008
"Avoid These 3 January Pains In Your Feet"
Excerpt: Doctors interviewed by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons identified these three most common January pains in your feet -- and how to prevent them:

KTBS-TV Shreveport, LA
December 29, 2008
"Go easy on your feet"
Excerpt: The American College of Foot and Ankle surgeons advises people to consult with a doctor or professional trainer before starting new exercise regiments.

KCNC-TV "CBS 4" Denver
December 29, 2008
"Surgeon Shares Tips to Beat Bunions"
Excerpt: For More Information: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

This story also appeared on the Web sites of:

HealthDay
December 28, 2008
"Put Your Best Foot Forward Next Year"
Excerpt: Foot and ankle surgeons experience an annual increase in patients with foot pain caused by exercise during the first month of year, often from exercise done to keep New Year's resolutions, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).

This story also appeared on the Web sites of:
JavaScript DHTML Drop Down Menu By Milonic