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FANCY FOOT WORK
Wauwatosa 10125 W. North Ave. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-257-0676
SEPTEMBER 2017
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WE’RE NOT IN THE FOOT BUSINESS
We’re in the People Business
“When you work actively to cultivate real relationships with your patients, they stick with you.”
No matter how prepared you think you are before you start your own practice, you learn fast in those first few years. In the beginning, I was occupied mostly with providing the best possible patient care, mastering the on-the-job ins and outs of podiatry and seeking any educational opportunities that became available. But after a few years of working in podiatry, the solutions to many of your patients problems become second nature. Exemplary patient care is central to any successful practice, and it’s a huge priority here at Milwaukee, but after about five years at my own practice, I realized that I was less in the foot business and more in the relationship business. It became clear to me early on that the stronger the personal relationship I built with people, the more they’d like and trust me. This may seem obvious, but there’s a difference between knowing a principle innately and actually taking steps to implement it into your business. It’s an idea that’s only been reinforced since then, and many mentors have provided me with invaluable advice on this topic throughout the years. For me, it all starts with just being myself. I make sure to be immediately personable and friendly to anyone who comes in to my office, making it clear that they have my full attention. The key is trust. If my patient knows that I’m being completely honest with them and that I’m not going to be overly aggressive with their treatment
options, they can relax, which makes it that much easier to work with them to resolve whatever issue might be causing them pain. Patients are especially wary of medical professionals who seem keen to prescribe surgery at the first sign of a problem. For all of us at Milwaukee, surgery is a last resort, not a Band-Aid solution. When you work actively to cultivate real relationships with your patients, they stick with you. I have a few people who have been visiting me for 25 years. One guy came in initially, around 40 years old, with a problem in his heel. I talked with him, figured out the specifics of his pain, made a diagnosis, and prescribed a pair of custom orthotics. Pretty soon, his feet were completely pain-free. When a different issue arose a few years down the road, he returned to my office and went through the process again. Again we resolved the issue with little trouble. He’s been coming back to our office with every new foot problem that arises for so long that by now, he’s not just my patient; he’s a personal friend. Everything is just so much easier when you’re genuine and up-front with the people you serve. I do everything I can so that, from the first time a patient calls our office, they feel like they’re part of the Milwaukee Foot and Ankle family. Dr. Chris Milkie
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TESTIMONIALS
“I had lived for years with deformed feet from bunions. I accepted them as they were until they began to hurt no matter what shoes I wore. I am a nurse and very particular about data and outcomes, so I wanted to seek out a surgeon who had a lot of experience with both evaluating and operating on feet with this type of an issue. Dr. Chris Milkie was recommended to me by a number of people as both very skilled and transparent about his outcomes. I sought him out and have never looked back! He was thoughtful and complete in his assessment and recommendations. He thoroughly explained the procedure and post-op recovery. And, they went exactly as he said. He felt it was in my best interest to have both feet done at the same time. At first, I was hesitant, but I trusted him. I am very happy I got it all done in one surgery. They recovery was very manageable, and my feet feel and look great. The staff are warm, friendly, and well-informed. I would, without reservation, recommend Dr. Milkie and his team.”
“YOU RUN? WHAT, ARE YOU TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT?” These words (and others like them) will be all too familiar to anyone who’s spent real time in the gym. If you’re showing up to pump iron and build muscle, it’s only a matter of time before someone tells you that cardio exercise and muscle gains don’t mix. This myth has persisted for years and permeates the health and fitness world, even at the highest levels. Even well-meaning coaches and trainers may furrow their brows when you explain that, in addition to eating right and spending time at the gym, you also engage in cardio exercises like running, swimming, or biking. It all boils down to common sense about calories and muscle gain. If you want to gain weight, muscle or otherwise, you need to eat more calories than you burn. But strength and fitness expert Heather Hitchcock explains that the relationship between calories and bulking doesn’t change when you add cardio to your fitness routine. “Bodybuilders often restrict the amount of cardio performed to save the calories for muscle growth,” she writes. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do cardio. It just means you have to eat more to compensate for the calories burned. True, if you’re what Jason Ferruggia calls “a classic hardgainer,” you’ll be better served by avoiding cardio for a month or three. The trainer and fitness guru says, “Get your training and diet down and pack on some size.” But after you’ve done that? “Everyone but absolute beginners should be doing some kind of cardio-type activity at least three times per week for 30 minutes,” Ferruggia says. It’s good for your heart and for overall fitness. Furthermore, according to Ferruggia, moderate cardio can help you build lean muscle. “Contrary to what many people believe, cardio can actually be of great benefit to those looking to get bigger and stronger … it allows you to eat more muscle-building calories while staying lean.” If you’re bulking “clean,” 30 minutes of running or biking three times a week might make your next “cut” that much easier — or even remove the need to cut at all. So get out there, and get the cardio in. You can do it immediately after your weight session or on days when you don’t lift. Just make sure to eat enough to compensate, and you’ll be in better shape than ever. CARDIO VS. BULKING A FITNESS MYTH THAT JUST WON’T DIE
–M. Kessel
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GO AWAY, GROWING PAINS! What You Can Do to Stop Them
Contrary to the name, there is little evidence linking “growing pains” to the actual growth of your child. Those sharp, tingling pains your child is experiencing in their thighs, the back of their calves, and their knees are more likely the result of overuse during your child’s daily activities. Growing pains typically show up during the evening and subside by morning. Some research links them to restless leg syndrome, while other studies suggest it’s a simply result of the extended physical activity most kids engage in every day. Regardless of the cause, it’s clear that the pain is very real, becoming unbearable for some kids and even waking them up in the middle of the night. Luckily, there are a few things you can try to get the pain to subside. Have your child lay down and carefully massage their legs, paying special attention to the areas that hurt. Use a heating pad or blanket to get the muscles to relax. The heat of a warm bath before bed can also be beneficial.
If the pain still continues, consult your doctor about giving your child an over-the- counter pain reliever. Stick to children’s ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol), as aspirin has been linked to dangerous Reye’s disease in children. If your child experiences swelling, severe joint pain, fever, loss of appetite, or any additional symptoms beyond just sore muscles, make sure to schedule an appointment with your doctor to ensure there’s nothing else going on. This article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Feel free to contact us with further questions.
If none of these help, have your child do a few stretches every night. Look up stretches that apply to the areas that hurt, usually the hamstrings or quadriceps.
MEMES
Winning Apple Crisp
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup water • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Vanilla ice cream, optional
• ½ cup butter, softened • 4 cups chopped, peeled apples • 1 cup sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour • ¾ cup rolled oats • 1 cup packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
cook and stir 2 minutes or until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 60–65 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.
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Heat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half of mixture into a greased 2½ quart baking dish or a 9-inch square baking pan. Cover with apples. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, and vanilla. Bring to a boil;
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Recipe courtesy of tasteofhome.com.
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We’re Not in the Foot Business
Cardio vs. Bulking
What Our Patients Are Saying
Go Away, Growing Pains!
Winning Apple Crisp
The Museum of What?
THE MUSEUM OF WHAT? The World’s Strangest Museums
Museums are a staple of vacations no matter where you travel. Everyone has heard of the Louvre and the Smithsonian, but you might be surprised to learn
Art, or MOBA, promotes itself as the home of “art too bad to be ignored.” A trip to MOBA will leave you smiling, laughing, and feeling a little better about the fact that you’re not Picasso. Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum Osaka, Japan It’s not just college students and video gamers who love ramen. Since the invention of the instant noodles by Momofuku Ando in 1958, ramen has evolved into a beloved dietary staple from Japan to Jamaica. The museum named after its creator offers you the chance to look at some of the strangest
about some of the stranger museums around the world. For nearly every passion, there is a building somewhere dedicated to it. Take a look at some of the weirdest. Sulabh International Museum of Toilets Delhi, India A functioning toilet is something everyone takes for granted until they don’t have access to one. In India’s capital, you can explore the fascinating history of commodes. From primitive examples you would never use today to gold-plated bathroom thrones from palaces across the world, the variety of toilets on display is staggering. Divided into three sections — ancient, medieval, and modern — you’ll be shocked at how much you can learn about history and culture through an examination of the ways a society flushes (or doesn’t). The Museum of Bad Art Dedham, Massachusetts There are plenty of museums dedicated to exceptional artwork from history, but only one dedicated to less-than-successful artistic endeavors. The Museum of Bad
versions from around the world. As an added bonus, you can even design your own packaging. Bring along some chopsticks, as there are plenty of samples to slurp up. The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum Rush County, Kansas At the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum, not touching the exhibits is just sound advice. This museum pays tribute to the ingenuity of the settlers of the American West who wanted to make sure their cattle stayed on their property and thieves stayed out.
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