A digital health company is aiming to reduce the number of diabetic foot complications and amputations by developing a wearable “smart sock.” The sock, developed by the California-based Siren, is a combination diabetic detection and monitoring system. The key feature is that the sock can continuously track foot temperature. Changes in foot temperature helps to […]
Less Than Half Of Youth Concussions The Result Of Organized Sports
Preventing concussions among teens and children will need to extend beyond organized sports, as new research suggests they only account for about 40 percent of reported concussions. A lot of focus recently has been on preventing head injuries in youth sports, and while it’s certainly something we should be focusing on, it’s not the only […]
Foot Surgeon Explains Accessory Navicular Treatment
As we mentioned on the blog last week, an accessory navicular is a condition categorized by the presence of an extra bone in your foot. A lot of people have asymptomatic accessory naviculars, but aging or trauma can cause the bone to become symptomatic. When this happens, people turn to foot specialists to help them […]
How To Protect Your Feet On Spring Break
Although snow is still covering much of the state, March is breezing by and spring break is on the horizon. If you’re a teacher who needs a getaway or a family who is planning a trip to somewhere exotic, you’re probably focused on packing your shorts and sandals and not much else. However, you should […]
Upbeat Playlists Can Make You Exercise Longer
The title of this blog may seem somewhat common-sensical, but new research has shown that what you listen to when you’re working out can influence how long you can exercise. For best results, researchers recommend listening to upbeat music. Music and Exercise For their study, researchers recruited 127 individuals and asked them to run on […]
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