Even the strongest of figures can be crippled by ankle woes. According to researchers at Italy’s National Research Council and the University of Florence, Michelangelo’s masterpiece David is in danger or collapsing due to tiny cracks in his ankles. Researchers said the tiny deformities could cause a serious problem for the statue’s long-term stability. “Micro-fractures are […]
Should POLICE Replace RICE When It Comes To Ankle Care?
This week, Medscape published an article that questioned if the current method of ankle sprain care – RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) – was the optimal course of care for most patients. In lieu of RICE, the authors suggest that physicians switch to an acronym known as POLICE, which keeps the ICE, but replaces Rest […]
Basketball Top Culprit For Ankle Sprain Injuries in the US
Nearly half of all ankle sprains in the United States occur while a patient is participating in a sport, with basketball topping the list as the most common sport for injury. According to Dr. Brian Waterman of the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, of the sprains that occur during athletic activity, […]
Training For Your First Marathon – 5 Helpful Tips
Whether it was a New Year’s Resolution or just an item on your Bucket List, many people have decided that this will be the year they run their first marathon. The prospect of running 26.2 miles can seem daunting, especially at first, but if you train right you’ll be able to cross the finish line […]
Soccer Injuries on Grass Compared to Turf are Similar
A new study suggests that professional soccer players are just as likely to suffer an injury on grass compared to artificial turf, contrary to the popular belief that artificial surfaces were more dangerous for players. “The feeling of players is that they have more injuries with artificial turf,” said lead investigator Alessandro Ciompi, MD, an […]
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