Ankle injuries are some of the most common injuries people suffer on a daily basis, especially during exercise or athletic activity. But not all ankle injuries are the same. Some are minor, some are mild, and some do major damage. Today, we take a look at five of the most common ankle injuries that people […]
What Injuries Are Most Likely To End An NFL Career?
NFL Career-Ending Injuries For their study, researchers analyzed the injuries and rehabilitation of 559 NFL players who underwent surgery for an orthopedic injury between 2003 and 2013. Players were then tracked for two years after their injury to see which injuries ended up being career-threatening. Here’s what they found: Overall, 79 percent of players in […]
Prevention Programs Can Reduce Ankle Injuries In Soccer Players
New findings out of Duke University and the University of Utah suggest that conditioning programs that emphasis stretching and muscle strengthening can greatly reduce the risk of ankle injuries among soccer players. According to researchers, players in these programs suffered 40 percent fewer ankle sprains than individuals in the control group. “This new data can […]
Nerve Decompression For Diabetic Neuropathy
Recently I read an article that spoke about the benefits of surgical decompression as a option for patients with diabetic neuropathy. As we’ve mentioned before, diabetic neuropathy is a troublesome condition. Diabetics with the condition will suffer from nerve damage in their feet, and this can cause immense pain with each step. As the article states, […]
Control Gout By Controlling Your Blood Pressure
We’ve blogged about gout on this blog before, mainly because it’s a condition I see far too often in our office. Gout is categorized by a buildup of uric acid in the joints, oftentimes in the joint in the big toe. It’s actually defined as a form of inflammatory arthritis, and flareups can last for […]
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