Emotions play a major role in how we feel, but a new study suggests that they can also impact how we move. The study, which was conducted at Tohoku University in Japan, sought to learn more about how our emotional states impacted ankle proprioception during specific movement tasks. The small study involving 20 healthy young […]
Stress In The Operating Room? It May Be A Good Thing
Stress oftentimes gets a bad rap, and we completely understand why. When you’re stressed, your cortisol levels rise, and that can cause a host of issues inside your body, especially if this stress becomes chronic. However, stress isn’t all bad. As the old adage goes, “No pressure, no diamonds,” and we see that play out […]
How To Treat A Pinched Nerve In Your Feet
When you hear the term “pinched nerve,” you probably imagine a nerve that is being compressed in your neck, lower back or hip. These are all common locations for a nerve to become compressed, but they certainly aren’t the only areas! In fact, we regularly see patients who are dealing with pinched nerves in their […]
The Importance of Bone Density Screening in Men: A Case Study
Last week, I saw a patient in my clinic who had a stress fracture. While he wasn’t in the typical age group of men who develop osteoporosis, he did have other clear risk factors that suggested that osteoporosis was certainly in play. As I discussed my concerns about the development of his condition with him, […]
Three Common Misconceptions About Foot Fractures
With so many different bones in the ankle and foot, it’s pretty easy to see how acute trauma or repetitive stress can lead to one or more bone breaks in the area. If your foot starts hurting, you may try to do a self-assessment to determine the extent of the damage, and if you’re not […]
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