Shin splints are one of the more common injuries in athletes, even more so in runners. In fact, shin splints make up 13% of all running injuries. Shin splints – often referred to as tibial stress syndrome – are categorized by irritated and aching muscles in your shins. Although shin splints usually heal on their […]
Beware the (Improper) Strides of March
Although Mother Nature continues to dump snow in the Midwest in the middle of March, spring is right around the corner. As the weather heats up, people begin to get the urge to take their workout outdoors. Running outside can be refreshing, especially if you’re running around campus or next to a scenic river. We […]
9 Things to Do While Recovering from Ankle Surgery
Guest Blog from Brooke Williams of Goodbye Crutches. When you are recovering from ankle surgery, you might find that you have quite a bit of time on your hands. It may have been a long time since you simply sat on the couch and you might be rather bored after a day or two. Here […]
Diagnosing Pierre Garcon’s Foot Injury
Washington Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon was plagued by a nagging foot injury throughout the 2012 season, but he has decided to forgo offseason surgery as doctors have determined that his plantar plate should heal with adequate rest. Garcon originally felt pain in his right foot during training camp, but he played through it. The injury […]
10 Medical Errors that Shaped the Standard of Care, Part 1
Much like you and me, doctors aren’t perfect. We love to believe that the people operating on our bodies never make mistakes, but that’s not the case. Although mistakes are made, sometimes they shift the medical landscape and save countless lives down the road. Below we examine five medical mishaps that changed the standard of care for […]
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