Vikings offensive lineman Josh Samuda will miss the entire 2014-15 season after suffering a gruesome leg injury during non-contact drills on Tuesday. Samuda underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a broken fibula, a dislocated ankle and deltoid ligament damage he suffered while participating in a non-contract team workout. A source close to the situation said more […]
Updated Guidelines for Treating Ankle Sprains
The National Athletic Trainer’s Association met for its annual conference last month, and one of the group’s main focuses was to update their “best practices” for treating ankle sprains. In developing their guidelines, the association looked into methods and health practices supported by either Level A or Level B evidence. Level A evidence is considered […]
Balancing the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Juggling a variety of prescription doses, patient allergies, and surgical techniques can be tough for any doctor to handle, but one aspect of the job that has no clear-cut answer is the delicate balance he or she must toe between treating the patient as a patient, or as a friend. If you asked 10 patients […]
Obesity to be Classified as a Disease
The newest disease may affect 35.7% of Americans, but good luck calling into work with “obesity”, which was recently classified as a disease by physicians at the American Medical Association (AMA) 2013 Annual Meeting. Although the vote passed by an overwhelming majority, physicians and health officials held an impassioned debate in the hours before the […]
Achilles Tendon Tears: Treatment and Recovery
Earlier this month, we explored the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for Achilles tendon tears, and we’ll look at the rehabilitation process. Non-surgical treatment For many Achilles tendon tears, patients can opt for either a surgical or non-invasive procedure. Both methods have been proven successful, although most […]
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