WTOL-TV
April 26, 2008
"Three tips to prevent sports ankle sprains this spring"
Toledo, Ohio-area foot and ankle surgeon Molly S. Judge, DPM, FACFAS discusses spring ankle sprain prevention.

Boston Herald
April 20, 2008
"These shoes were made for walking"
Excerpt: Some 36 percent of female foot problems are attributed to ill-fitting shoes and high heels, according to an American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons survey.

The News-Gazette
April 5, 2008
"Doctor: Take it slow when starting to exercise"
Excerpt: Sometimes those problems come from putting on extra pounds over the winter, which puts more strain on the ankles, said Dr. Kimberly Eickmeier, a Christie Clinic podiatrist and spokeswoman for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

The Toledo Free Press
April 4, 2008
"Doctors say feet are at greater risk for 'weekend warriors'"
Excerpt: Men who turn to athletics as an extracurricular activity subject themselves to a greater risk of injury to the heel, toe and ankle, according to podiatrists with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).

Parents Magazine
April 2008
"Cleats Caution"
Excerpt: The pressure of tight shoes combined with repetitive kicking can cause painful ingrown toenails, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 19, 2008
"Bunions surgery straightens out the pain"
Excerpt: Dr. Mendocino, former president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, recommends choosing a surgically trained podiatrist who is "preferably board-certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery."

Women's Health
March 2008
"Got a minute?"
Excerpt: Melanoma can develop even in places that don't see much sun. The three most common on the feet: the soles, between the toes, and around or under the toenails. See a doc if you notice spots that are new or asymmetrical or that change in size, color, or thickness.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel
February 26, 2008
"Surgeons rethink approach to foot and ankle surgery"
Excerpt: Many patients who undergo foot and ankle surgery are recovering faster and with smaller surgical scars, thanks to new minimal incision techniques and tools.

Medill News Service
January 18, 2008
"Look to the heel - and toe - to heal"
Excerpt: That is the worst-case scenario of what can happen to anyone if they ignore common or simple foot injuries, according to Dr. Matthew Dairman, spokesman for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in Chicago.

HealthDay
January 13, 2008
"5 Problems With Feet That Men Shouldn't Walk Away From"
Excerpt: Many men don't bother to see a doctor when they have foot troubles, but there are five foot problems they should never ignore, says the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons."

Chicago Tribune Health Check Blog
January 10, 2008
"Daily wellness tip: Don't ignore common foot problems"
Excerpt: Ingrown toenails can pierce the skin, open the door for bacteria to enter the body, and convince some men to perform dangerously misguided "bathroom surgery," say the doctors at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, who have noticed that men tend to ignore foot pain more than women.

Chicago Sun-Times
December 30, 2007
"Foot deformity takes crippling toll on diabetics"
Excerpt: The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons reports that more people appear to be getting Charcot (pronounced shar-ko) foot because more people are getting diabetes. And it's only going to get worse.

The Sacramento Bee
December 20, 2007
"Eschew the shoe"
Excerpt: Not so, says Dr. Mary Beth Crane, a Dallas podiatrist, veteran marathoner and spokeswoman for the American College of Foot and Ankle surgeons.
"If you have perfect (running) biomechanics – and I've yet to meet many people who do – then absolutely you can run barefoot and be fine," Crane says in a recent phone interview. "But the reality is that most people do not have perfect biomechanics. It takes a lot of strengthening and cross-training to get the strength in the areas that you'd need to run more biomechanically sound barefoot.

Consumer Reports on Health
November 2007
"Foot checks"
Excerpt: Melanoma of the foot is an especially difficult type of skin cancer to detect. To help catch any potential cancers early, check your feet frequently for moles, freckles, or other spots that have grown or changed in appearance. Don't forget the soles, between the toes, and under the nails.

The Golf Club Radio Show
November 10, 2007
"How foot pain can ruin your golf swing"
Hawaiian radio host Danielle Tucker interviews ACFAS president Daniel Hatch, DPM, FACFAS, on painful foot conditions that can affect your golf game.

Family Circle
November 29, 2007 issue
"Stay on your toes"
Excerpt: You know to watch your moles for signs of skin cancer--just don't overlook your feet. Melanoma of the foot is the deadliest type of skin cancer because it's rarely caught early. "Examine the bottoms of your feet and your nail beds--which many women never see because they keep their toenails painted," says Neil A. Campbell, D.P.M., spokesperson for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

South Florida Sun-Sentinal
October 30, 2007
"Diabetes foot complication becoming more common"
Excerpt: Schraeder was diagnosed with a rare diabetic complication called Charcot foot. It is estimated to affect less than one percent of people with diabetes. Now doctors with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) say Charcot foot's prevalence appears to be growing as more Americans get diabetes.

That's Fit.com
October 27, 2007
"Growing prevalence of Charcot foot"
Excerpt: The picture says it all -- Charcot foot, a rare diabetes foot complication, is a serious deformity not to be ignored. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), as the rate of diabetes has increased, so have cases of Charcot foot.

PediaCast
October 10, 2007
"PediaCast 58: Dog Bites, Pitching Arm, Soccer Toes"
Summary: Pediatrician "Dr. Mike" shares information from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons' on the link between youth soccer and ingrown toenails in PediaCast, his audio podcast on children's health issues.

WPVI-TV Philadelphia
October 7, 2007
"Foot Taboos"
Excerpt: And america's foot doctors are tackling some taboos. Don't believe the old saying that you can't walk on a broken foot or ankle.

That's Fit.com
October 3, 2007
"Young soccer stars sidelined by ingrown toenails"
Excerpt: According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), ingrown toenails in youth are a common malady during soccer season.

HealthDay
September 14, 2007
"Common Foot Myths Trip Us Up"
Excerpt: Did you know that it's possible to walk on a broken foot? It is, but many people believe that it is not possible to do so -- and then exacerbate the damage to their broken foot by walking. That's just one of the "foot myths" the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is seeking to dispel.

That's Fit.com
September 4, 2007
"Think you know feet? Think again"
Excerpt: Read these 5 foot myths and see which ones surprise you, because I bet at least one of them will!

HealthDay
August 29, 2007
"Self-Exams of Feet Can Catch Early Melanoma"
Excerpt: Taking an extra 60 seconds to examine your feet when you clip your toenails could save your life, says the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune
August 22, 2007
"Medicare tightening the screws on medical mistakes"
Excerpt: And they're starting to count and recount not just the sponges and needles most likely to be left in a patient, but even unlikely objects such as clamps, said Dr. Troy Boffeli, a foot and ankle surgeon at Regions who heads a multihospital coalition on improving patient safety.

The Cancer Blog
August 14, 2007
"Routine foot exams to help detect melanoma"
Excerpt: According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, routine self-exams of your feet are very important to find skin cancer early, including melanoma.

The Standard-Examiner
August 14, 2007
"Little support for flip-flops"
Excerpt: According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, flip-flops don't cushion or support the foot, and, after wearing them all summer, kids are heading back to school this fall with foot pain and even injuries.

Chicago Tribune
August 12, 2007
"The flip-flop EPIDEMIC"
Excerpt: Ditto from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, said its spokesman, Oak Lawn podiatrist John Grady. "Not a week goes by that we don't see one in my practice alone," Grady said.

The Salt Lake Tribune
July 22, 2007
"Flip-flops can pose painful problems"
Excerpt: They might be the official shoe of summer, but flip-flops can pose a hazard to young wearers. Some students will head back to school this fall with foot pain or injuries, according to The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

United Press International
July 20, 2007
"Health Tips: Lighter Back-to-School Loads"
Excerpt: Flip-flops are the footwear of choice for many students, but while they may be inexpensive and stylish, they don't cushion or support the foot and can result in the groans of foot pain. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons reminds parents and students that foot pain isn't normal and can be reduced or eliminated. To locate an ACFAS foot and ankle surgeon, visit the Web site FootPhysicians.com.

RoadKing
July 2007
"Red Bump Alert"
Excerpt: Wasps have a retractable stinger and may attack multiple times. Bees, on the other hand, contain stingers with barbs and die after biting once. “The stinger should be pulled out. If left in, it continues to pump venom into the skin,” says Neil Campbell, DPM, fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Provo Daily Herald
July 12, 2007
"The flip side of summer footwear"
Excerpt: Douglas Stoker, a podiatrist from Salt Lake and a member of the board of trustees for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, said the shoes should not be worn all the time.

The Early Show
July 3, 2007
"Flip-Flop Fallacies"
Excerpt: Dr. Michael Loshigian, a podiatrist and foot surgeon at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital and spokesperson for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (www.footphysicians.com), discussed the dangers of flip-flops on The Early Show.

USA Today
July 2, 2007
"Trouble afoot with flip-flops"
Excerpt: "Flip-flops were never meant to be everyday shoes," says Crane, a spokeswoman for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (www.FootPhysicians.com). "They were meant to wear from the locker room to the pool and back."

The New York Post
June 26, 2007
"Mandal With Care"
Excerpt: Ask your foot and ankle surgeon for advice. Sandal-type shoes may not be a good fit for individuals who have predisposing musculoskeletal foot issues such as heel and ankle pain and a flat or high-arch foot.

The San Diego Union-Tribune
June 12, 2007
"Foot Problems in Obese Kids"
Excerpt: The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons says more overweight children have foot and ankle pain.

Orlando Sentinel
June 5, 2007
"Treat those tootsies right or end up footing the bill"
Excerpt: "The foot is connected to the rest of the body, and though that sounds trite, it offers a window on your health because of the amount of stress that goes through the foot," says Dr. Robert Duggan, an Orlando foot-and-ankle surgeon.

Florence Morning News
June 2, 2007
"Cure for what ails your feet"
Exerpt: According to a recent press release from the ACFAS, a day at the beach can end in foot problems as well if the proper precautions are not taken. Puncture wounds and cuts are more likely to become infected in the bacteria-laden water of the beach or a lake. Jellyfish stings and sunburns are other concerns, too.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 20, 2007
"Sweet way to heal examined"
Excerpt: "A lot of these adjunct therapies have been around for years and years; I remember about 30 years ago when it was topical sugar being used to form a paste for the wound," said John Giurini, president-elect of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and an associate professor of surgery at Harvard University.

Woman's World
May 8, 2007
"Aching feet? Here's help!"
Excerpt: Sandals and flip-flops can be murder on your feet - so try these two easy stretches that relieve tightness and foot pain, says Kimberly Eickmeier, spokeswoman for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

WCVB-TV Boston
April 17, 2007
"Childhood Obesity Linked To Foot Problems"
Excerpt: Being overweight could lead to foot problems in children, according to doctors. Doctors said it is preventing some children from getting the exercise they need.

Boston Globe
April 15, 2007
"Today's hiking boots are far from clunky"
Excerpt: The more intense activity levels and the heavier the load, the more support you'll need, according to J.T. Marcoux, a foot and ankle surgeon in Cambridge, who is scheduled to have surgery on his own ankle after injuring it.

Nailpro Magazine
April 2007
"Ingrown Nails - Educated nail techs can take steps to prevent and properly care for ingrown nails"
Excerpt: "In many people, the tendancy to develop ingrown