A covert study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University revealed that as foot traffic in and out of an operating room increases, so too does a patient’s infection risk. The study, published in the most recent issue of Orthopedics, analyzed foot traffic in and out of operating rooms for the sake of patient safety. The […]
What is Achilles Tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis is categorized as an overuse injury to the Achilles tendon, which is a collection of tissues that connect the calf muscles to your heel bone. The Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body, so tendinitis in the area can be particularly painful. Today, we take a closer look at the condition, and […]
Preventing Concussions Begins in Practice
Research out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison revealed that limiting the amount of full-contact tackling a teen does in high school football practices can significantly reduce incidences of concussions. For the study, researchers examined sports-related concussion rates among high school football players both before and after the state instituted a limit on the amount and […]
Causes and Treatments of Hammertoe
A hammertoe is a deformity that causes one of your toe joints to push upwards, rather than lying flat. The condition develops when toe muscles weaken, which puts extra pressure on your toe’s tendons and joints. This excess pressure forces your toe upwards at the joint. Hammertoes are sometimes misdiagnosed as a claw toe. Both […]
5 Ways To Treat Child Foot Injuries Without Painkillers
As a parent, you want to prevent your child from getting injured and nurse them back to health quickly once they’re in pain, but you don’t always want to rely on medications and painkillers to do the job. Children may have unidentified allergies to certain medications, and painkillers may affect your child more than you […]
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