When it comes to running, researchers are always looking for new ways to protect our feet and keep us injury free. They are always testing and tracking which shoe features reduce injury rates, and researchers recently turned their attention to what’s known as the drop ratio – the difference in height between the heel and […]
Unstable Ankle Fractures In The Elderly – A Case For Casting
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that for some elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures, a below-the-knee cast with minimal padding may produce similar outcomes as surgical fixation. “Close contact casting was delivered successfully for most participants, substantially reducing the number of patients requiring invasive surgical procedures at the […]
5 Injuries Brought On By Ignoring Ankle Sprains
Statistics suggest that roughly 25,000 people suffer an ankle sprain each day. Some of these sprains are minor, others are mild, and some are severe. Whatever type of ankle sprain you suffer demands attention and appropriate care, but too often people try to push through their discomfort or simply ignore it and get on with […]
Minimalist Shoes May Aid In Rehab Programs
We’ve talked about minimalist shoes on the blog before, but a new study featuring the footwear suggests they may have a useful application as a rehabilitation tool. The study, which was a combined effort by the Harvard Medical School and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, examined how minimalist shoes affected muscle volume in the leg and […]
Fall is A Tough Time On A Woman’s Feet
Fall is officially here, and although the change of season usually brings some picturesque scenes with the changing leaves, it can also be a rough time on our feet. That’s because as the temperatures dip, we often swap out our open-toed shoes for more protective and fashionable closed-toe options. This is especially true for women […]
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