Brandt R. Gibson, DPM, MS is a podiatrist in American Fork, Utah. His goal is to educate people and help them "optimize what they were born with." For further educational materials and recommended medical products, visit http://www.UtahFootDoc.com. A free book on foot and ankle health can also be ordered at http://www.MyFeetHurtBook.com.

Shin splints are a big problem when trying to run, especially if training for a race. Dr Gibson, a runner, discusses what he has learned as a foot & ankle specialist that runs. Included are some optio...

Diabetes complications can lead to significant health risks. The death of Larry H Miller, the owner of the Utah Jazz, have been attributed to complications of diabetes. Dr Gibson discusses the complic...

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause significant pain and disability when if affects the foot. Dr Gibson discusses this entitity and some of the treatment options to help those with rheumatoid arthritis bet...

Maggot therapy may allow non-healing or infected diabetic wounds to heal even when all other treatments have failed. Could you tolerate this treatment? It works and continues to save lives.

To better understand diabetes, it is imperative that you understand the different types and treatment options for each diabetic type. Dr Brandt Gibson discusses diabetes and the different types to hel...

What is diabetes, and how do you konw if you are diabetic. Dr Gibson describes the basics of diabetes and the tests for diagonsis to help many undiagnosed diabetics get tested through their own person...

School shoes should be carefully chosen to provide the highest quality foot health for your children. Remembering some key notes will help you pick a shoe without requiring a high cost to get a qualit...

Heel pain can stop an athletic child, as increased activity and running only makes the pain worse. If there was a way to keep your child active, wouldn't you want to know about it? Learn more and then...

As gas prices continue to rise and health concerns continue to mount, walking may be the key to both difficulties. As you walk you save money and save your life.

The diabetic foot can be a big problem for the growing diabetic population.  Dr Gibson provides recommendations to limit the associated problems that present with diabetes.  Following these recommenda...

Foot pain is NEVER normal.  There are things that you can personally do to improve your foot pain.  Following the suggesting in this article can help you overcome foot pain or no the steps necessary t...

Medicine is advancing quickly, and often provides new treatments for old problems.  Topaz Radiocoblation is one of these treatments that through minimally invasive techniques has produced amazing resu...