New research presented in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery suggests that ankle fractures can essentially be a death sentence for elderly individuals. For the study, researcher Dr. Corey Rosenbaum and colleagues decided to see if “low energy” open ankle fractures had an impact on a senior citizens’ life expectancy. “Low energy” open ankle […]
Going Barefoot Can Improve Mobility and Balance
New research out of Ithaca’s College School of Health Sciences and Performance suggests that walking around barefoot is very beneficial for our feet. According to researchers, ditching footwear helps improve stability, balance and posture, and it also helps prevent common injuries and strengthen “often overlooked” foot muscles. Shoes are great for protecting our feet and dispersing […]
Our Hearts To Your Soles is One Week Away
We’re only a week away from Our Hearts To Your Soles 2015, and we couldn’t be more excited! Between organizing sponsors, making schedules for volunteers and helping spread the word about the event, it’s been a hectic couple of weeks. But all the hard work will certainly be worth it. Here’s a quick reminder of […]
What is Achilles Tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis is categorized as an overuse injury to the Achilles tendon, which is a collection of tissues that connect the calf muscles to your heel bone. The Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body, so tendinitis in the area can be particularly painful. Today, we take a closer look at the condition, and […]
ACL Injuries On The Rise Among Young Athletes
Findings presented at the 2015 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition suggest what a lot of orthopedic surgeons have already suspected – that anterior cruciate ligament tears are on the rise among young athletes. The research uncovered that the overall incidence of ACL tears among 6- to -18-year-old patients have increased by an average […]
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