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What Is a Podiatrist?

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Simply put, a Podiatrist is a physician who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Podiatrists are often referred to as foot and ankle experts, and they help patients return to their daily lives without pain.

Podiatrists are highly trained in many facets of care including both conservative and surgical treatments for arthritis, trauma, sports medicine injuries, diabetic foot complications, and wound care—along with many other foot and ankle ailments. They can provide comprehensive care to all pathologies of the foot and ankle. Continue reading “What Is a Podiatrist?”

Preseason Power-Up: SpeOrtho’s Top Tips for High School Athletes

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Hey athletes! Whether you’re gearing up for football, soccer, volleyball, or cross country, preseason training is your launchpad to a strong, injury-free season. At SpeOrtho Sports Medicine, we know how crucial this time is—not just for performance, but for long-term health. So before you hit the field, court, or track, check out these expert-backed tips to train smart and stay safe.

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Spread Joy and Hope: Join SpecOrtho’s Holiday Donation Drive for Hurricane Helene Relief

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Join us in our efforts to deliver hope and happiness to the children of the western Carolinas this upcoming holiday season. SpecOrtho will be collecting new school supplies and toys for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, to be distributed during a special holiday celebration by Black Mountain’s Mayor, Michael Sobol. Please help us spread the joy by dropping off your donation at SpecOrtho. New toys and school supplies will be accepted thru 11/21/24.

Benefits of Seeing a Sports Medicine Doctor

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If you are a coach, a parent, a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to continue to be active even in later life, there are numerous benefits of seeing a sports medicine doctor. Whether your injury is due to a sudden accident, overuse or overtraining, a sports medicine doctor is the most effective way to treat these injuries and prevent more in the future.

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When To Schedule A Sports Medicine Visit

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You tweaked your knee riding your bike and after applying ice for several days, it doesn’t feel much better. Maybe you want to improve your overall fitness level, but are experiencing injuries that sideline you. Are you experiencing the same injuries over and over again? If so, it may be time for a sports medicine visit.

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Back to School for SpecOrtho’s Sports Medicine Students!

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At SpecOrtho, we are vested not only in our patients, but our local communities and neighbors as well.  Dr. Feltham and team spend countless hours volunteering their time on the sidelines of local sporting events, not only keeping the athletes safe but also, teaching sports medicine to student trainers.  It is a passion that was instilled in Dr. Feltham growing up on athletic fields beside his father, a retired coach and teacher, while taping ankles and icing down injured athletes.  He continues to teach his love of orthopaedics and sports medicine to our local high school and university Sports Medicine Students as they rotate through SpecOrtho as part of their Sports Medicine classes.  During these rotations, the students are kept engaged in all aspects of orthopaedics.   They learn how to evaluate and diagnose orthopaedic injuries, read radiographic images (X-rays and MRI), create treatment plans and occasionally, observe surgical procedures.
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A Win Win For Sports Medicine Students and SpecOrtho

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At SpecOrtho, we are vested not only in our patients, but our local communities and neighbors as well.  Dr. Feltham and team spend countless hours volunteering their time on the sidelines of local sporting events, not only keeping the athletes safe but also, teaching sports medicine to student trainers.  It is a passion that was instilled in Dr. Feltham growing up on athletic fields beside his father, a retired coach and teacher, while taping ankles and icing down injured athletes.  He continues to teach his love of orthopaedics and sports medicine to our local high school’s Sports Medicine Students as they rotate through SpecOrtho as part of their Sports Medicine classes.  During these rotations, the students are kept engaged in all aspects of orthopaedics.   They learn how to evaluate and diagnose orthopaedic injuries, read radiographic images (X-rays and MRI), create treatment plans and occasionally, observe surgical procedures.
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