Ankle sprains are one of the most common types of foot injuries, as more than 25,000 Americans are felled by a sprained ankle each day. Some of these sprains are minor, while others can knock a person off their feet for weeks or months at a time. Regardless of the severity of the sprain, some […]
Why Don’t More People Seek Care For Their Foot Pain?
If you come down with the seasonal flu, you head to the doctor for antibiotics. If your child has a fever, you take them to the after hours clinic to ensure everything is alright. We prioritize our health in certain situations and ignore it in others, and a study on foot pain management reveals that […]
Wrong Foot Diagnosis Could Lead To Long-Term Issues
New research published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association revealed that misdiagnosed foot and ankle injuries can result in long-term issues, and any concern over a foot condition may be best handled with a second opinion or confirmation exam. The study, led by a group of orthopedic surgeons, revealed that undiagnosed or misdiagnosed […]
The 5 Most Common Ankle Injuries
Ankle injuries are some of the most common injuries people suffer on a daily basis, especially during exercise or athletic activity. But not all ankle injuries are the same. Some are minor, some are mild, and some do major damage. Today, we take a look at five of the most common ankle injuries that people […]
Dr. Silverman Answers Your Foot Questions
We had a lot of foot-related questions come in to our blog this weekend, so instead of responding to our readers individually, we thought the responses could make a good blog post. If you have a question for Dr. Silverman, submit it in the comments below. Below are some questions from our readers. Q: Five weeks […]