Scott Torness, DPM
Much of my work at the clinic and with STRIVE 2 Survive is working at preventing diseases like heart disease and diabetes through dietary, activity, and lifestyle modifications. We put a lot of emphasis on the body’s health, but we often overlook the importance of keeping your feet healthy! Healthy feet are essential to helping you stay active and live a long and healthy life, thus we are excited to welcome Podiatrist, Dr. Torness to the Brown Clinic team! Dr. Torness, DPM, joins Dr. Johnson, DPM to help serve our patients with top notch foot care services. Dr. Torness, originally from Milbank, provides the following foot care services: ingrown toenails, bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, ankle arthroscopy, flat-foot reconstruction, fractures of the foot & ankle, diabetic foot checks, an chronic wound care. Dr. Torness will be a great asset to our team and especially to our diabetes team.
As you all know, we recommend getting at least 30-60 minutes of activity a day to aid in overall health and the most important part of our body that helps us do this is our feet! Taking good care of your feet is essential for a healthy lifestyle. In addition, proper foot care is essential for those with diabetes or elevated blood sugars. Cleaning, moisturizing, wearing the appropriate socks or support hose, and shoes are all essential components of foot care. For more information and assistance for your foot care, be sure to schedule your appointment with Dr. Torness or Dr. Johnson and read more about basic recommendations here: http://diabetes.webmd.com/foot-problems?page=2 .
-Kelsey
