Injuries sideline athletes every single day, but some injuries are more difficult to overcome than others. But which injuries are most devastating to an athlete, and which ones are more difficult to make a full recovery from? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some of the most difficult injuries for athletes to […]
How To Avoid Foot and Ankle Injuries As Sports Start Back Up Again
The start of the school year is drawing closer, and although we don’t know what the school or athletic landscape will look like in the face of COVID-19, we want to prepare for the possibility that there will be sports this fall. So whether you’re gearing up for football season or playing in a slow […]
Improving Your Footwork During The Offseason
No matter what sport you play, your feet are going to play a critical role in your success. Whether you want to be quicker on skates, jump higher on the basketball court or simply get stronger, there are some things you can do in the offseason to improve your footwork no matter what sport you’re […]
Multi-Sport Athletes Less Likely To Suffer Foot Injuries
If your soccer player says that they want to play basketball in the winter, letting them participate may actually reduce their risk of a lower body injury. According to a recent study, sport specialization may increase your child’s risk of injury compared to playing multiple sports. The reason behind this is because multiple sports require […]
Male Athletes Most Likely to Suffer Achilles Tendon Injuries
A study published in the April 2013 issue of Foot & Ankle International found that male athletes were the group most likely to tear their Achilles tendon. While Kobe Bryant might have the most famous Achilles tendon in recent memory, the study examined 406 Achilles injuries over a ten-year period from 2000-2010. Dr. Steven Raikin, […]