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Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., C.W.S.P. Board Certified Ankle and Foot Surgeon and Board Certified Wound Care Specialist Millions of folks that have diabetes will suffer from diabetic foot ulcers more than once in their lifetimes.  Diabetes is a progressive disease that is often not taken seriously enough; this is due in part to its increasingly growing diagnosis and commonality.  This …

Gearing up for sending your kids back to school means shopping for school supplies, perhaps buying some new clothing and more importantly, getting your child’s school and sports physical examinations completed. Students that are preparing to be involved in any sports-related activities must have a sports physical.  Certain schools require the examinations to be given a few weeks before participating in …

Physical activity is important for all people but essential for people with disabilities. Life Care Center of Estero wants to help. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services along with state of the art facilities.  These therapies can help people with disabilities improve function and overall health through education and exercise programs. We would love to consult with …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The majority of us will suffer from a condition associated with back pain at some point in our lives. A common misconception is that if you have pain, you should first get an MRI and a surgical consultation. But back pain should not be an automatic indication that these drastic steps are necessary. The body has …

By Dale Klaus and Reube Doupé – Klaus Doupé, PA By far, the most common question asked by new clients is whether or not they should stay or leave the marital home.  This issue has far reaching practical implications for the spouses, but is not very complicated legally. At the outset, note that Florida law allows every person the right to …

By Greg Pascucci A recent article in AARP, The Magazine highlighted the importance of older adults volunteering. “Planning to Live to 100? Volunteer!” linked being of service to others with lower mortality rates and less depression. And, as the article mentioned, the older the volunteer, the greater the personal benefits of volunteering. At The Carlisle Naples, opportunities abound for residents …

By Dr. Robert Pollack Drinking alcohol has become extremely common in our society, and with that acceptance and desensitization of the harmful effects, comes much more alcohol abuse than most people are aware of, or willing to acknowledge. There are some benefits to moderate drinking, but the problem is that with the social aspect of drinking, many people are becoming more …

If you have an elderly parent or grandparent in your family, you may be concerned with their risk for falls. Each year, 1 out of 3 adults age 65 and over falls. The results from a fall can be minor, such as bruising and abrasions, to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head trauma. Families may not be aware that …

As August is in full swing, our calendars are going to become even fuller. With the end of summer approaching, our kids are heading back to school, we will have more field trips to attend, events for work, perhaps our high school reunion is just a few weeks away, or we’re making preparations for a new promotion. To many of us, …

The team at Frantz EyeCare is always looking for ways to make the patient experience more enjoyable. So when dropless cataract surgery became a viable option, Frantz EyeCare was among the first in the area to embrace and offer this advanced procedure. Bye-Bye Frustration; Hello Dropless Cataract Surgery Ask a cataract patient what is the most frustrating aspect of cataract surgery. …