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Rosemarie Caillier, DPM, PC Supports Diabetes Education With The National Diabetes Education Program
Diabetes Education and Support: Everyone Has a Role. What's Yours? If you have diabetes—or care for someone living with this disease—you know that diabetes education and support are important to help with people diabetes stay healthy. More than 29 million Americans...
How To Choose Running Shoes According To Your Foot Type
Choosing the right running shoes can prevent a lifetime of injuries. Wearing shoes that are not designed for your foot type may not provide the necessary support or contain enough cushioning to prevent foot trauma. This can lead to common sport-related problems like...
Photos and Foot Tips From Senior Appreciation Day 2015
Take a look at the great time everyone had at this year's Senior Citizens Appreciation Day event hosted by The Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama. We certainly enjoyed participating by providing diabetic foot screenings and answering questions about foot care....
Free Diabetic Foot Screenings for Senior Appreciation Day
May is Older Americans Month and Dr. Rosemarie Caillier is helping to pay tribute to older adults in the West Alabama region. The Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama is sponsoring Senior Appreciation Day 2015 and are encouraging all seniors to "Get Into The Act" at...
Repurpose Your Socks to Moisturize Dry Cracked Heels
For Earth Day, here is a great way to use old, damaged, or unmatched socks. Simply cut off the toe part of the sock and use it as a heel cover when moisturizing the skin overnight. This works great if you are one who do not like to sleep with socks on at night. The...
Are Your Shoes Affecting Your Game? What to Look For to Play It Safe
Sport-specific shoes are recommended if you participate in a certain sport at least 2 to 3 times per week. Wearing a pair of athletic shoes that do not provide the proper support needed for a particular sport can lead to problems. The latest American Podiatric...
Foot Care: An Important Factor in Healthy Aging
An article in the Prime Lifestyle of Alabama magazine features Dr. Rosemarie Caillier's tips on foot care for the elderly. Pick up a free copy of the February/March issue around Tuscaloosa to read about senior foot care. If you are unable to get a copy, read the...
Champion Your Foot Health: New Podiatry Practice in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
I am delighted to tell you more about me and my new podiatry practice in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. My family moved to "The City of Champions" last year and I am eager to get in the game to help the community be a champion in foot health in addition to its university...
Shoe Fitting Tips and How To Measure Your Feet
Poor fitting shoes can lead to a variety of foot problems. If they are too big, the arch of the foot may not be properly supported leading to tired feet or heel pain. If they are too small, which is the case for most people, the toes may be placed in a contracted...
Standard of Foot Care in Diabetes – 2015
The American Diabetes Association's position statement that provides evidence-based practice recommendations for diabetes care, is contained in the recently revised Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. You can read more about the summary of revisions from Diabetes...