Releford Foot and Ankle Institute

The COVID-19 epidemic is the most defining event in our lifetime, in which we work, live, love, and worship. Words such as "social distinction" and "isolation" begin to emerge from every angle, forcing us to re-evaluate our priorities and become familiar with the meaning and value of solitude. The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program at Inglewood is shifting gears, from creating aftershave to hand sanitizer. The founder, Dr. Bill Releford , said the program's mission is to combat heart disease in African American communities. Still, they have seen a different need due to the recent coronavirus epidemic. "I decided to resume my plan to include it as a different problem that African Americans may suffer inconsistently," Releford said. Dr. Bill Releford said they have begun remodeling the bump blocker and aftershave that they regularly make to hand sanitizer and pass it on to the community. With the requirements of wearing masks in...

Since early 2010, Dr. Bill Releford had made incredible progress in his medical career, and he used to be an assistant professor at Charles R. Drew University and lectured worldwide about the latest technologies in organ disposal and community-based outreach. And because of his achievements, he is nationally known as a foot and ankle surgeon, and he had shared his skills abroad by organizing amputation prevention programs in Ghana, Uganda, Gabon, Fiji, and Brazil. Releford's audacity could have ended his future, but instead, he decided to further "redefine what is happening." Even President Barack Obama was overwhelmed and invited the White House Superbowl Party after learning about Releford's Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, which aimed to reduce health disparities and heart disease among African American men. Wearing a lab coat with a smile on his face in the Inglewood office, Releford reported that his rebound was based on the techniques he ...

Several well-known athletes - Tiger Woods, tennis star Rafael Nadal, and many others - have got PRP for various difficulties, such as sprained knees and chronic tendon injuries. These types of diseases are usually handled with medication, physical therapy, or even surgery. Some athletes have credited PRP with being able to return to the competition more quickly. Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy : Platelets are best acknowledged for their value in blood clots. However, platelets contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that are very important in the treatment of injuries. Platelets are isolated from other blood cells, and their concentration increases during a process called centrifugation. PRP therapy is an innovative, non-surgical procedure that uses medical components derived from a small, concentrated volume of the patient's blood. How Does it Work? For speed healing, the injury site is treated with PRP preparation. A small blood unit is taken from the p...

Dr. Bill Releford’s Treatment for Painful Achilles Tendinitis Effective Also known as tendinosis, tendinitis, or Achilles tendinopathy, Achilles Tendinitis is a condition that occurs when the Achilles tendons, which connects the calf muscles located in the lower leg to the heel bone becomes inflamed causing excruciating pain and swelling. When muscle contracts, the tendon usually transmits the contraction power to the heel enabling movement. The Achilles tendons usually move via a protective sheath and it is made up of millions of tiny fibers. Scientific studies have found out that Achilles Tendinitis usually develops when there is the overuse of tendons, which makes the tiny fibers in the tendon to wear and tear. This causes pain, inflammation, and swelling. As the tendon continues to swell, it starts to rub against the sheath that surrounds it causing it to become swollen and inflamed. Achilles Tendinitis most commonly affects runners who suddenly increase the training ...

Dr. Bill Releford , a leader in the field of diabetic limb preservation and wound care, is pleased to announce the Releford Foot and Ankle Institute has found a new home at 9735 Wilshire Boulevard. From this central location, the Institute will be able to better serve those in need of foot and ankle care. “At the Releford Foot and Ankle Institute , we treat diabetic neuropathy, non-healing wounds, and lymphedema as well as joint and tendon pain, ankle sprains, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, poor circulation, and many other conditions,” said Releford. “I’m happy to expand the practice so the Institute can reach more patients.” A graduate of the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Releford began his practice in 1990 and established the Diabetic Foot Institute, a facility dedicated exclusively to the reduction of diabetes-related amputations in high-risk populations. Dr. Releford recently received prestigious awards from the Association of Black Cardiologists and...

Releford, the author of 5 Colors Day to Better Health ($ 19.95), knew that there was no more immeasurable place than a barbershop to help black men feel comfortable talking about their health. They were all familiar with the importance of changing the attitudes and prevailing mindset of most black men towards the medical profession. He designed the Diabetic Amputation Prevention Foundation in 2000 and, in 2007, also founded the Releford Foot and Ankle Institute in Inglewood, California. African American men are more prone to be uninfected than white men; They also experience high rates of death from heart disease related to diabetes and hypertension. And they are less likely to have a check-up. Black men and women over 44 years of age in the U.S. The most commonly diagnosed cases of diabetes are. The Initial Approach By Dr. Bill Releford: Originally, Dr. Bill Releford approached the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association about planning broc...