Over the weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the Special Olympics Minnesota Spring Games. I had an incredible time at the event, and I was fortunate enough to meet a bunch of amazing athletes who were truly dedicated to their sport. I can only hope to continue working with the organization and […]
Obesity Inhibits Total Ankle Replacement Surgery Success
Research presented at the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society annual meeting suggests that obese patients face an increased risk of ankle implant failure after a total ankle replacement compared to normal weight individuals. To learn more about the success rates of ankle replacement surgery based on patient weight, researchers conducted a retrospective study of […]
Study Confirms Ankle Sprains Lead To More Sprains
New findings out of the University of Georgia hammers home one of the main points that we talk about frequently on this blog, that ankle sprains can lead to ankle instability, resulting in even more sprains. Overall, the findings aren’t that surprising, in that a person who has already suffered an injury is typically more likely […]
Basic Foot and Ankle Medical Terminology, Part 1
The medical world is full of complex language, and it can be difficult to comprehend what you’re dealing with when your doctor says you need an ankle arthrodesis or you have hallux rigidus. Today, we’re going to shed light on some of the more common medical terms you might hear in a foot and ankle […]
Running Offers More Brain Benefits Than Lifting Weights
New research on the benefits of different types of exercise shows that running helps boost brain activity compared to other types of workouts, like lifting weights. The research, conducted on rats, examined how three different types of workouts affected brain activity. The three workout methods were: Sustained aerobic exercise (running) High-intensity interval training Lifting weights […]
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