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Capitol Classic Kids Race 2022
We're proud to be a part of this year's Capitol Classic Kids Race, June 4th at 10am in downtown Boise. The Capitol Classic Kids Race is open to kids ages 6 to 14, of ALL abilities. The one-mile course starts at the Historic Boise Train Depot and ends at the State...
Video Blog: Plantar Fasciitis with Dr. Reed 3/22
Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain with Dr. Reed Hi I’m Dr. Michael Reed, I’m a foot and ankle surgeon here at Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle. I’m here to talk to you about Plantar Fasciitis and heel pain. The most common cause of heel pain in most people and about 10%...
West Valley Rockin Fun Run 2022
We're proud to be a part of this year's West Valley Rockin Fun Run, May 7th at 10am in Downtown Caldwell. Join us for the West Valley Rockin’ Fun Run, featuring live music along the route. A rockin’ good time for a great cause! Grab your sneakers, a friend, or make...
Video Blog: Sports Injuries with Dr. Burk 2/22
Spring Sports Injuries with Dr. Burk Hey good morning, this is Dr. Roman Burk! I wanted to cover some injuries that happen a lot this time of year. Spring sports are on us, and thus spring sport injuries are as well. Kids especially, but athletes of any age tend to...
Idaho Horsemen Partnership
We at Rocky Mountatin Foot & Ankle are excited to announce our new partnership with The Idaho Horsemen. The Idaho Horsemen are a professional indoor football team based out of Nampa, Idaho, with home games at the Ford Idaho Center. Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle...
Video Blog: Athlete’s Foot with Dr. Burk 2/22
Athlete's Foot with Dr. Burk Hi guys, Dr. Roman Burk coming at you from Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle. I’m frequently asked about the teenage smell factor. This usually comes out of the athletes’ that pile into mom or dad’s car after soccer or lacrosse practice has...
Idaho’s Best 2022 Nominee
Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle is proud to announce that we are a nominee in this year's Idaho's Best Awards. We've been nominated best podiatrist in the Treasure Valley region. Voting for us only takes a moment and we greatly appreciate every vote we get. You can...
Video Blog: Let’s Talk Bunions with Dr. Burk 1/22
Let's Talk Bunions with Dr. Burk Hi, I'm Dr. Roman Burk from Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle. I'm often asked: “What are bunions exactly, and how does a person get one?” Bunions are a deformity of the foot where the big toe starts to deviate from the rest of the foot...
Sole Purpose Sock & Shoe Drive 2021
Sole Purpose An annual fall shoe drive to help those less fortunate in the Treasure Valley. Oct 15th - Dec 15th, Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle is accepting donations of new socks as well as new and gently used shoes during the Sole Purpose Shoe & Sock Drive. All...
Video Blog: What is MLS Laser Therapy with Dr. Burk 11/21
What is MLS Laser Therapy Hi, I'm Dr. Roman Burk from Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle, and this is our MLS Laser Therapy video. I'm frequently asked "What is an MLS Laser?" and "What does it stand for?" MLS actually stands for multi-wave locked system and it's a laser...
Trunk or Treat 2021
We're proud to be a part of this year's Trunk or Treat, Oct 27th at 6pm in downtown Meridian. Downtown Meridian becomes a festival of costumes as more than 70 businesses create mini-other worlds. Each and every one of them has a treat for the kids! New this year,...
Video Blog: Toe Tips Q&A with Dr. Reed 06/21
Toe Tips Q&A with Dr. Reed How can you be sure to take the best care of your toenails at home? The best care you can take is to cut them straight across to prevent ingrowns, dry them off completely after the shower or being in any water as this will help prevent...
Why is My Toe Purple?
Why is my toe purple? Purple is a beautiful color, isn’t it? A couple of my aunts really love purple, and when they go to a wedding, they always wear purple hats. However, while purple is wonderful for hats, unless you just got your nails painted it’s...
When to Replace My Orthotics?
If you’ve ever bought cheap, flimsy orthotic insoles off the rack at a pharmacy or grocery store, you know that such inserts usually aren’t “long for the world.” Daily use will break them down in a hurry, sometimes in as little as a couple of months. Custom...
How to Reduce Heel Pain During (and After) Exercise
We don’t have to tell you how important it is to get plenty of healthy exercise. You’ve been hearing it your entire life. And hopefully, you have lots of activities that you do (at least in theory) enjoy. Many of our patients are runners. Others love to hike, or play...