HOT LINKS TO COOL YOUR FEET updated Jan, 2000
NOTE: I am a patient, not a doctor. I have tried to find links that are written in plain English - for patients, families and their therapists. Just being listed here is not an "endorsement".
However, I am very grateful to anyone who works to relieve this crippling condition!
PLEASE send me any feedback on these links or others that you locate! THANKS!
MESSAGE BOARD FOR TARSAL TUNNEL & OTHER FOOT PAIN: Here is a message board for TTS and other types of foot pain. Very highly recommended for both personal support and info. Please check on this board before emailing us. Their info may be more up to date.
http://heelspurs.com/_safe.html
A great web page is done by Dr. Randal Sechrest from Montana. His site has the best pictures and easy to understand info that I have found.
Click here for Dr. Sechrest's web site on TTS!- the best place on the Web to Start!
http://www.sechrest.com/mmg/reflib/foot/tarstun/tarstun.html
And, Check Out Dr. Sechrest's Main Site on Foot & Ankle Problems
http://www.sechrest.com/mmg/reflib/foot/anatomy/index.html
FOOT CARE DIRECT & THE FOOT EXPRESS
Very good site on the foot and ankle - lots of articles - they also sell foot care products - but I have never ordered from them. Here is an article of theirs on Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
http://www.footcaredirect.com/tarsal_tunnel.html
Chiro Web - a Database For Chiropractors And Patients
A good page on non-surgical helps for TTS & other conditions
http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/11/07/30.html
The Doctor's Guide on Pain Management
Very good place for all types of pain treatment, support and advocacy. New research too!
http://www.pslgroup.com/painmgt.htm
A Patient's Site On Heel Spurs And Plantar Fasciitis
Good info from someone who has "been there" - also a great message board on foot pain.
ORTHOGATE
- A GREAT SITE - MAINLY FOR DOCTORSSENSORY MANAGEMENT
Site for Professionals - sells a CD-ROM on TTS - and lots of other articles and information on cumulative trauma disorders. Mostly for doctors but also some good info for patients.
http://www.sensorymanagement.com/index.html
THE WHEELESS ORTHOPEDIC BOOK -
the ultimate picture site for medical studentshttp://medmedia.com/o16/106.htm
A GREAT SITE ON DIABETIC NEUROPATHY AS A CAUSE OF TARSAL TUNNEL
My TTS was not caused by diabetes - but many people's is - or made worse by diabetes.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/pubs/neuro/neuro.htm
THE NEUROPATHY ASSOCIATION
A great place to find info and SUPPORT for all types of neuropathy. Many types of neuropathy (nerve damage) can feel the same. TTS is called a "compression neuropathy" like carpal tunnel in the hand. Click here to meet some nice, and knowledgeable folks!
ALTERNATIVE OR EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT & NEW PRODUCTS - use at own risk
THESE LINKS ADVERTISE NEW PRODUCTS. I am not a doctor - use at your own risk
MAGNET RESEARCH
http://www.imnpain.com/This site has a lot of research on the use of magnets to treat neuropathy. Right now, as I type this, I am wearing $60 worth of magnets! Mine are not from this source.
SONOTRON Pain Relief through mild electrical or laser stimulation
I have never used these but the research is interesting. Please let me know if you have used any product that uses laser or electrical stimulation.
http://www.sonotron.com/
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