Many foot and ankle conditions arise out of issues with a person’s calf muscles, and while some of these conditions can lead to surgery, Dr. James Amis said people can reduce this risk by regularly stretching their calf muscles. Amis noted that a lot of foot and ankle issues can be traced back to equinus-tight […]
Special Shoes Not Very Beneficial For Knee Arthritis Sufferers
Individuals with knee arthritis are always looking for ways to take pressure off their aching knees, so if they see footwear with claims that they “are designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint,” odds are they’ll be willing to give them a try. Unfortunately, new research out of Australia suggests that they may not […]
Running Can Help Prevent Arthritis of the Knee
Running certainly takes a toll on our body, but many people believe that running actually contributes to knee degeneration over time. Sure, that repetitive stress can lead to injuries and at times knee pain, but a new study recently took aim at the idea that running is a cause of knee osteoarthritis. The findings were published […]
Returning To Sports After An ACL Injury
An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee is one of the more devastating injuries for any athlete, as you’ll likely need surgery and months of rehab before you can get back in the game. Because ACL injuries often occur during athletic activity or high intensity workouts, it’s no surprise that high school […]
5 Ways To Diagnose Ankle and Foot Injuries
Ankle and foot injuries are a part of living an active lifestyle. You’ll probably have a few bumps and bruises after athletic activity or while training for a marathon, but what separates natural soreness from an acute injury? Today, we share five different ways you can diagnose a foot and ankle injury. Diagnosing Foot and […]
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