In the year 2000, archaeologists in Ethiopia uncovered the fossilized skeleton of a human ancestor classified as Australopithecus afarensis. The skeleton was of a roughly 3-year-old girl, and scientists believe she died about 3.3 million years ago. The team of archaeologist named her Selam, and what’s unique about her is that she is that most […]
Have Foot Pain? Look For The “O”
A new consumer awareness campaign by American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society asks individuals to “look for the O” if they are experiencing pain in their foot and ankle. The “O” in this case stands for Orthopedic Surgeon, and they are experts in all things foot and ankle. If you suffer an acute injury or […]
Ankle Injuries and the Buster Posey Rule
Major rule changes in sports don’t come along often, but when they do, it’s usually because of incidents involving high profile athletes. The words Tuck Rule and Tom Brady have become synonymous, and just two years ago, Major League Baseball announced that home-plate collisions would be banned after one of their biggest up-and-coming stars suffered […]
Fifth-Ranked Azarenka Withdraws From French Open
Two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka will not play in the French Open that begins this week because of a nagging foot injury. Azarenka, the fifth-ranked player in the world, has been plagued by the injury all season. She’s only been able to participate in one tournament since the Australian Open in January. Azarenka attempted to […]
Most Teens Fall Short of Recommended Exercise Guidelines
The majority of children between the ages of 12 and 15 years of age do not get 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise, the recommended daily amount for children their age. Findings According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 24.8 percent of children engage in the recommended amount of daily exercise. The results […]