A new study found that maximalist shoes – running shoes designed with extra cushion to alleviate impact stress – could actually set you up for injury, contrary to manufacturer claims. We’ve talked about minimalist shoes on the blog before, but we’ve never really looked at the opposite side of the spectrum. Where minimalist shoes are designed […]
Problems Associated With High Foot Arches
A high foot arch, also known as pes cavus or cavus foot, is a common foot condition that is difficult to prevent. Unlike ankle sprains for broken bones, a high arch is generally hereditary, and symptoms appear at an early age. Some people live life without complications from a high foot arch, but others need […]
Ankle Impingement – The Ricky Nolasco Case
The Minnesota Twins are off to a great start this season, due in part to a fantastic 5-1 start from pitcher Ricky Nolasco. Unfortunately, Nolasco is currently on the disabled list with an ankle issue, and he recently had a setback during a rehab session. The Twins note that Nolasco is dealing with an ankle […]
Causes and Treatment of Black Toenails
If you jam your toe hard enough or drop something heavy on your toenail, odds are you’ll end up with a black or bruised toenail. Are these injuries severe? Do they need medical attention? We discuss the causes and treatment below. Causes of Black Toenails When your toenail suffers extreme trauma, blood pools underneath the […]
Stubbed Toes vs. Broken Toes
If you’re like most people, you’ve stubbed your big toe at one time or another. It doesn’t matter whether you stubbed it on your dining room table or the door frame, it’s going to hurt. Sometimes you can just walk it off, while other times the pain lingers for days. Today, we take a look at […]
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