A new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that produce accounts for nearly half of all food-borne illness, while poultry comes in as the food source with the most fatal infections. Of the nearly 50 million Americans who contract a food-borne illness, 128,000 people visit the hospital and 3,000 die each […]
New Basketball Shoe May Limit Ankle Sprains
Ankle injuries are common for athletes, but a New York doctor hopes to prevent future injuries through the development of a new basketball shoe. Tired of seeing athletes come into his office with injured ankles, orthopedic radiologist Dr. Barry Katz decided to create a pair of basketball shoes that would provide better ankle support. Katz […]
Serena Rolls Ankle, Competition
Serena Williams rolled her ankle in her first-round match of the Australian Open, then rolled over Edina Gallovits-Hall to advance 6-0, 6-0. Williams has suffered ankle injuries during her career, but Tuesday’s incident looked like it might send the five-time Australian Open champion home early. Williams held a 4-0 lead in the first set when […]
Answer to Ankle Instability May Lie in Knee and Hip Joints
A University of Georgia study revealed that people who have suffered an ankle sprain may be at a greater risk of re-injury depending on how they move their hip and knee joints. Previous ankle sprain treatment has focused mainly on strengthening the joints in the ankle region. The University of Georgia study suggests that certain […]
3 Common Winter Ankle & Foot Injuries
Winter brings with it cold temperatures and slippery conditions. These factors put people at an increased risk for certain foot and ankle injuries. Here are 3 common winter foot and ankle injuries, as well as some tips for preventing them: Ankle Sprain. The most common ankle injury in the book. Ankle sprains are even more […]
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