The vast majority of Americans have sprained or broken their ankle at some point in their life, and new research suggests that these injuries may have some hidden health effects long after the injury appears to have healed. For their study, researchers surveyed thousands of adults about their overall health and history of ankle sprains. […]
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Linked To Cognitive Decline
New research into diabetes care and management found that individuals with type 2 diabetes and foot ulcers showed more cognitive decline than diabetics without the foot condition. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers decided to see if cognitive function was affected by the development of diabetic foot ulcers. For the study, researchers recruited 194 study participants […]
3 Reasons Why Your Feet Hurt While Sleeping
Whether it’s in the form of an ankle sprain or stubbed toe, nearly every person suffers from foot pain at some point in their life. However, for a select population, their foot pain comes at night when they’re in bed. Sometimes this pain is so intense that it can wake them up and keep them […]
Running Can Improve Bone Density
Calcium is a great way to improve your bone density, but a new study out of Spain suggests running can provide similar benefits. The findings published this week in the European Journal of Applied Physiology revealed that endurance running can be beneficial for bone health. For the study, researchers examined how long distance running affected […]
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 […]
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