Nothing ruins a round of golf faster than sore and achy feet before you head to the back nine. Even if you’re riding in a cart, you’ll still put a fair amount of steps on your feet and ask them to absorb different stress patterns during your swing, and if your feet aren’t in the […]
Steel Toe Boots And Your Foot Health
On the surface, steel toe boots seem to offer your feet an extra layer of protection when you’re on the job site. However, if you look a little more closely at the shoe, and it’s easy to see why workers who spend a significant amount of time in these shoes can develop foot issues. In […]
Could Next-Gen Soccer Cleats Prevent Injuries?
The World Cup soccer tournament came to a close yesterday as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final, and overall the tournament was viewed as largely successful. All of the big name superstars played well in the tournament, and there were very few major injuries in the newly expanded 48-team tournament. However, soccer is a […]
Unstable Ankle Fractures Benefit From Early Weight Bearing After Surgery
We know that rest is rarely the best way to fully overcome an injury or illness, and in many instances, early weight bearing and movement can actually speed up functional recovery by better helping structures regain mobility and function. That sentiment appears to hold true for patients who are working their way back from an […]
Will PEACE and LOVE Replace RICE For Injury Care?
Peace and love were all the rage int the 1960s and 1970s, but is a resurgence on the way? Many foot specialists feel like PEACE and LOVE should replace RICE when it comes to managing ankle sprains and other mild to moderate foot injuries. Below, we take a closer look at all these acronyms and […]