27 Standouts Named To 2010-12 USA Mens Basketball Team

- 11 Olympians Among The 27 Players Selected For The USA National Team -

Featuring nine members of the gold medalist 2008 U.S Olympic Team and a total of 11 Olympians who have captured a combined 15 Olympic medals (9 gold and 6 bronze). The selections of these 27 athletes were announced by USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo.

The US National Team will be competing in the FIBA World Championship in 2010, and if they qualify will be competing in the Olympics in London in 2012. There will be 9 returning gold medalists from the 2006-08 sqaud. These returning players are: Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets), Carlos Boozer (Chicago Bulls), Chris Bosh (Miami Heat), Kobe Bryant ( LA Lakers), Dwight Howards (Orlando Magic), Lebron James (Miami Heat), Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets), Dwayne Wade (Miami Heat), and Deron Williams (Utah Jazz). Rounding out the Olympian list is 2004 bronze medalists Lamar Odom (LA Lakers), and Amar'e Stoudemire (Phoenix Suns).

Completing the list of National Team players are:

Lamarcus Aldridge (Portland), Chauncey Billups (Denver), Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City), Rudy Gay (Memphis), Eric Gordon (LA Clippers), Danny Granger (Indiana Pacers), Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia), Al Jefferson (Minnesota), David Lee (New York), Brooke Lopez (New Jersey), Kevin Love (Minnesota), O.J Mayo (Memphis), Kendrick Perkins (Boston), Derrick Rose (Chicago), Gerald Wallace (Charlotte), and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City). With this USA Basketball team 24 of the 27 players have prior USA Basketball experience.

2010 FIBA World Championship

The 2010 FIBA World Championship for Men will be held Aug. 28th - Sept. 12th in Turkey. Twenty-four teams qualified to compete in the FIBA Championships and those teams were divided into four preliminary round groups consisting of six teams each. The U.S. was drawn on Dec. 15th into preliminary round Group B, and is joined by Brazil, Croatia, Iran, Slovenia, and Tunisa.

The U.S. will open the Worlds on Aug. 28th against Croatia, a team it has never faced in World Championship play, but a squad the USA is 3-0 against in Olympic action. The Americans will then meet Slovenia on the 29th, a team it defeated 114-95 in the 2006 World Championship. The remaining schedule for the U.S. looks like this:

August 28th: USA vs Croatia 7 p.m. @ Istanbul

August 29th: USA vs Slovenia 4:30 p.m. @ Istanbul

August 30th: USA vs Brazil 9:30 p.m. @ Istanbul

September 1st: USA vs Iran 7:00 p.m. @ Istanbul

September 2nd: USA vs Tunisia 4:30 p.m. @ Istanbul

Eight Finals- Will be played Sept. 4th - Sept. 7th

Quarterfinals- Sept 8th

Dr. Vail's office would just like to remind our fellow athletes out there, while off-season training is going on for you basketball players we highly recommend you come in for a pre-season checkup and you may call us to set up that appointment (419) 423-1888. Whether your son or daughter may need orthotics for his/or her shoes, we have a wide variety of products on our online store.

Maybe you have Athletes Foot? Wouldn't you like a product that kills up to 99.9% of the bacteria in your shoe GURANTEED!!

The product I have posted here is the SteriShoe Ultraviolet Shoe Sanitizer --This product is doctor tested and highly recommended. Please view all our products at our online store, as there are very many cures to an athletes foot.

Back to school means new shoes. This year, ensure you're purchasing shoes that will keep your children and their feet healthy.

Although tempting, do not use hand me down shoes as they could impact the development of your child's foot. Have your child's shoe size and sock size re-measured because children's feet grown and change rapidly. Consider comfort, support, and fit before purchasing a pair of shoes.

Properly fitting shoes are equally as important for the scholar athlete. Shoes should be specified to the sport or activity your child is involved in.

Tips For Choosing Footwear

-Have your feet measured each time you shop. Feet change size over time

-Put weight on your feet while they are being measured.

-Shop for shoes at the end of the day. Your feet swell throughout the day and this ensures a better fit.

-Fit shoes to the larger foot if your feet are different sizes.

-Have shoes fitted to your heel as well as your toes.

-Always try on shoes! Sizes vary depending on the brand.

-Walk around in the shoes to make sure they are comfortable.

-Leave a 1/2" space from the end of your longest toe to the end of the shoe.

-Always allow for "wiggle room" for your toes.

-Avoid shoes with a heel 2 inches or higher.

Tips modified from the footwear recommendations guide of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Call us or Visit Vailfoot.com to schedule a foot exam. You can also try Deodorizing Foot Wash from out product store to keep you child's new school shoes smelling fresh.

Tips for Relieving Pain, Maintaining Metatarsals of Dancers

Follow these common sense rules for keeping on your toes throughout auditions, rehearsals, performances, and those fabulous cast parties after the show.

The Right Shoes Can Relieve Foot Pain
- Wear the right shoe for the right activity. Invest a little extra money to make sure you buy comfortable, well-made shoes that support your feet and ankles for your regular daily activities such as walking, shopping, or running errands.
- Obviously different types of dancing require different types of shoes (or in some cases, no shes at all). If your old dancing shoes are barely fit for walking, throw them away and get new ones. Don't dance in shoes that are past their prime.
- Avoid walking barefoot outside. Although it may be tempting to feel the soft grass beneath your feet, it's actually tempting fate. Underneath an apparently well-manicured lawn or a groomed sandy beach can be hidden debris that can lodge in your foot and cramp your dance style. In summer, the searing sun can heat sand and sidewalks to dangerous temperatures that can burn the soles of your feet.
- Wear comfortable, well-cushioned shoes for long walks. Save the heels and sandals for parties and dates. If you want to keep dancing, don't wear high heels with pointed toes no matter how cute the shoes are or how much you paid for them.

The Right Activity Can Relieve Foot Pain
-Make an appointment with a doctor if you have an injury or pain that won't go away. Sprains and other injuries need to be examined, x-rayedm and treated by a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon. Dancing on a sore foot or a weak ankle will only make them worse.
-Sometimes an injection, orthopedic shoe (or insert), or series of stretches can relieve your symptoms without surgery. Typically a surgical procedure is only necessary to permanently correct structural problems with the feet. Don't be too eager to have surgery unless every other option has been exhausted. If you have corns, bunions, or hammertoes that don't hurt, then focus on preventive care instead. Painless problems before surgery can become painful after surgery. Relieving pain should always be the deciding factor in surgically correcting a foot problem.

Starting today August 5th, 2010 Ashley Spencer will be performing Pedicure and Manicure treatments here at Dr. Thomas Vail's. Ashley is currently slated for these treatment dates on Thursdays. Ashley currently resides in Tiffin, OH and has been performing these treatments for a good number of years now.

Pedicures:

Deluxe Pedicure: (1 hour) - The ultimate pedicure to pamper your feet, this service begins with a hot soak. Nails are shaped and filed, cuticles are detailed then calluses are smoothed. The pleasure continues with a salt glow scrub or moisturizing mud mask. Steam towels remove the scrub or mask and prepare skin for a relaxing massage. Your choice of high quality polish or clear is then applied. This treatment is $40.

Spring Day Pedicure (45 Minutes) - Our Spring Day pedicure begins with a hot soak. Nails are shaped and filed cuticles are detailed then calluses are smoothed. Enjoy a full leg and foot massage. Steam towel wrap ensures your pedicure is delightful. Your choice of high quality polish or clear is then applied. This treatment is $35.

Express Pedicure (25 Minutes) - Short on Time? The express pedicure is the bare essentials, begins with a hot soak. Nails are shaped and filed, cuticles are detailed then calluses are smoothed. Your choice of high quality polish or clear is then applied. This treatment is $30.

Alpha Pedi for Men (20 minutes) - This pedicure will put every man at ease, begins with hot water soak, nails are shaped and filed, cuticles are detailed then calluses are smoothed. It ends with a relaxing foot massage. This treatment is $25.

Manicures:

Ultimate Pamper Manicure (45 minutes) - This invigorating treatment starts with a soak (optional) and hydrating hand softening. Nails are filed and shaped, cuticles are detailed then followed by a relaxing warm massage. The hands and arms are then lavished in a luxurious warm mud mask to keep skin youthful. Your choice of high quality polish or clear is then applied. This treatment is $35.

Spring Day Manicure (30 Minutes) - Lavish yourself with a soak and hydrating hand softening. Nails are filed and shaped, cuticles are detailed then followed by a realaxing warm massage. Your choice of high quality polish or clear is then applied. This treatment is $30.

Express Manicure (15 minutes) - In a hurry? Indulge yourself with a nail filing, shaping and cuticle detail. Your choice of high quality polish or clear is then applied. This treatment is $25.

Alpha Manicure for Men (20 minutes) - Begins soak, nails are shaped and filed, cuticles are detailed. It ends with a relaxing warm massage. This treatment is $20.

Ages 12 & Under

Little Feet Pedicure (20 Minutes) - A very gentle foot soak and scrub to make all little feet extra soft, followed by nail shaping and little foot massage. Your choice of high quality polish or clear is then applied. This treatment is $15.

Little Hands Manicure (20 Minutes) - A manicure fit for little hands complete with light hand massage and nail shaping. Nail topping of choice fit for a princess. This treatment is $10.

Please contact our office and ask for Ashley to schedule an appointment. Our Phone # is (419) 423-1888