Derrick Rose has had a rash of recent lower body injuries. Now some speculate that taping his ankle may have led to more injuries instead of protecting against them. Rose has sustained a number of injuries this season including a turf toe injury during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in January, groin and back […]
4 Ways the Ektio Shoe Prevents Ankle Sprains
Guest Blog by Dr. Barry Katz. The Ektio shoe is a relatively new product aimed at preventing ankle injuries in basketball players and other athletes. There are a number of ways the Ektio shoe prevents most ankle sprains. Here are the top 4. The Ektio shoe simulates the barefoot condition. Ankle sprains occur when a […]
Derrick Rose’s Injuries All Related According to Orthopedic Surgeon
Last Sunday, Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose rolled his ankle in the second quarter of a game against the Knicks. Rose came back in to finish out Sunday’s game and lead the team to victory, but he’s been benched since. Sunday was Rose’s first game after missing the 12 previous due to a groin injury. […]
4 Most Common Athlete Foot & Ankle Injuries
Injuries are part of the game with any sport. Some injuries are more common than others, however. Below are the four most common foot & ankle injuries amongst athletes. Ankle Sprain By far the most common sports related ankle injury is the ankle sprain. There are 25,000 ankle sprains every day. Sprains are caused by […]
Top 5 Home Remedies for Ankle & Foot Injuries
For ankle injuries that don’t require surgery, there are numerous home remedy options that can help the healing process. Here are the top 5. Stretching & Strengthening Exercises – Gently stretching your Achilles heel and ankle will help recondition following an injury. One of the best exercises is the towel stretch. As the pain begins […]
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