We know that obesity rates continue to rise in America, but new research out of the Mayo Clinic shows just how few Americans live a truly healthy life. According to new research, only 2.7 percent of Americans meet the basic qualifications for a “healthy lifestyle.” The Mayo Clinic looked at four factors that contributed to […]
Recapping The Special Olympics Minnesota Spring Games
Over the weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the Special Olympics Minnesota Spring Games. I had an incredible time at the event, and I was fortunate enough to meet a bunch of amazing athletes who were truly dedicated to their sport. I can only hope to continue working with the organization and […]
Concussions Affect Men and Women Differently
It’s been well documented that female athletes experience concussions at a greater rate than their male counterparts. A recent study found that over a five-year period, the per 1,000 athlete-exposures of concussions were 6.3 in females versus 3.4 in males in soccer, 6.0 in females to 3.9 in males in basketball, and 3.3 in females […]
Obesity Inhibits Total Ankle Replacement Surgery Success
Research presented at the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society annual meeting suggests that obese patients face an increased risk of ankle implant failure after a total ankle replacement compared to normal weight individuals. To learn more about the success rates of ankle replacement surgery based on patient weight, researchers conducted a retrospective study of […]
Study Confirms Ankle Sprains Lead To More Sprains
New findings out of the University of Georgia hammers home one of the main points that we talk about frequently on this blog, that ankle sprains can lead to ankle instability, resulting in even more sprains. Overall, the findings aren’t that surprising, in that a person who has already suffered an injury is typically more likely […]
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