“Dr. Priya Parthasarathy, a podiatric surgeon, said that if Barbie were human, she would be wise to get checked out for equinus, a chronic condition that often results from tightness in the calf muscles or Achilles tendon, sometimes because of long-term stiletto use.”
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“Asian Americans have an elevated risk of being diagnosed with diabetes,” says APMA member Priya Parthasarathy, DPM. It's time to pay attention to your diabetes to ensure you can stay at the heart of your family. Learn more at https://t.co/VHVdQ6SUaW #AAPImonth
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Would you see a specialist for a problem with your heart? Your back? Why not your feet? Healthy, pain-free feet are vital to keeping you active and healthy. https://t.co/uzEjMtFAfQ
My take on the “Barbie foot” trend.
In short, don’t try this at home kids.
“It would not be an easy thing to achieve, that’s for sure,” said Dr. Priya Parthasarathy, a podiatrist and spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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Like many other unattainable attributes Barbie embodies, her high-arched balancing act isn’t something just anyone should try at home, experts say https://t.co/WeuMeN5QFw
April is Foot Health Awareness Month! If you have any concerns about your feet and ankles, see the specialist—a podiatrist—for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Keep your feet happy and healthy with the help of a foot and ankle expert! https://t.co/uzEjMtFAfQ
Ugly-cool shoes *made* it, @amandamull writes. They’re the rare lasting change in how millions of people dress.
And everyone’s feet might be better off for a long time because of it. https://t.co/mq6upSMVG5
Chunky sneakers get the incisive @amandamull treatment! I love this + am def part of the trend
Once I did tempt fate trying too hard for cool AND comfy: veered from Hoka for a pair of Reebok x Cardi Bs. Aimed at teens not 40yos, they were just HEAVY
https://t.co/zA5kI7Dz9y
Ugly-cool shoes *made* it, @amandamull writes. They’re the rare lasting change in how millions of people dress.
And everyone’s feet might be better off for a long time because of it. https://t.co/mq6upSMVG5
One useful thing that @drpvaljee mentioned to me in our interview but that didn't make the article: If you wanna know if a new shoe has decent support or if your old shoes are cooked, see if you can fold them in half. If you can, get different shoes. https://t.co/aNjzlhOPsD
A decade ago, "normcore" popularized bulky, ugly-cool dad shoes among young people. Now, @amandamull writes, those young people are entering middle age themselves, and those comfy shoes aren’t going anywhere. https://t.co/73YqfDJkeX
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