Littleton Foot and Ankle Clinic would like to introduce our Front Office Coordinator, Christy Holt.
Christy joined our team after relocating from her home state of Georgia where she worked as the front desk coordinator and corporate trainer at a podiatry clinic for 13 years.
Christy enjoys working with the Littleton community and takes great joy in forming relationships with our patients. When she is away from work, she enjoys camping, hiking, walking, and biking in the beautiful Colorado mountains.
She is just as commited to providing our patients the best care possible as Dr. Garvin and will always go the extra mile to make sure your experience is as pleasant and easy as possible.
Find more information about our staff at http://www.littletonfootandankleclinic.com/meet-the-doctor.html
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Monday, January 4, 2016
High Heeled Winter Boots are Dangerous on the Ice and Snow
High heeled winter boots dangerous on ice and snow
This winter’s fashionable high-heeled boots put women at risk for slips, falls, and injuries on ice and snow.
These popular boots typically feature tall, spiked heels and narrow, pointed toes.
Wearing high-heels makes you more unstable when walking or standing on dry surfaces, let alone slippery ones like ice or snow.A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches. It's also a good idea to scuff-up the soles of new boots, or purchase adhesive rubber soles, to provide greater traction.
Falls from high-heeled winter boots can lead to a number of injuries, depending on how the woman loses her balance. If her ankles roll inward or outward, she can break her ankles. If her ankle twists, ligaments can be stretched or torn, causing an ankle sprain. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons consumer Web site, FootHealthFacts.org, broken and sprained ankles can be present at the same time.
This time of year I see a variety of broken bones occurring in patients who have slipped on the ice. These include broken toes, metatarsals, heels and ankles.
Dr. Garvin urges women hurt from slips and falls in high-heeled winter boots to contact her office at 303.933.5048 for prompt evaluation and treatment. In the meantime, immediately use the “R.I.C.E.” method – rest, ice, compression and elevation – to help reduce swelling, pain and further injury.
Delaying treatment can result in long-term complications such as chronic ankle instability and pain, arthritis, or deformity. Even if you’re able to walk on the injured foot, pain, swelling, or bruising indicates a serious injury.
To contact Dr. Garvin, call 303.933.5048 or visit http://www.littletonfootandankleclinic.com
This winter’s fashionable high-heeled boots put women at risk for slips, falls, and injuries on ice and snow.
These popular boots typically feature tall, spiked heels and narrow, pointed toes.
Wearing high-heels makes you more unstable when walking or standing on dry surfaces, let alone slippery ones like ice or snow.A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches. It's also a good idea to scuff-up the soles of new boots, or purchase adhesive rubber soles, to provide greater traction.
Falls from high-heeled winter boots can lead to a number of injuries, depending on how the woman loses her balance. If her ankles roll inward or outward, she can break her ankles. If her ankle twists, ligaments can be stretched or torn, causing an ankle sprain. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons consumer Web site, FootHealthFacts.org, broken and sprained ankles can be present at the same time.
This time of year I see a variety of broken bones occurring in patients who have slipped on the ice. These include broken toes, metatarsals, heels and ankles.
Dr. Garvin urges women hurt from slips and falls in high-heeled winter boots to contact her office at 303.933.5048 for prompt evaluation and treatment. In the meantime, immediately use the “R.I.C.E.” method – rest, ice, compression and elevation – to help reduce swelling, pain and further injury.
Delaying treatment can result in long-term complications such as chronic ankle instability and pain, arthritis, or deformity. Even if you’re able to walk on the injured foot, pain, swelling, or bruising indicates a serious injury.
To contact Dr. Garvin, call 303.933.5048 or visit http://www.littletonfootandankleclinic.com
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