The following is a guest blog post by Alan M Reznik, MD, MBA, a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Communications Cabinet and the liaison to the AAOS Patient Safety Committee. He is a sports medicine specialist focusing on knee and shoulder injuries, practicing in the greater New Haven area, and Chief Medical Officer of […]
Regular Calf Stretching Could Prevent The Need For Foot Surgery
Many foot and ankle conditions arise out of issues with a person’s calf muscles, and while some of these conditions can lead to surgery, Dr. James Amis said people can reduce this risk by regularly stretching their calf muscles. Amis noted that a lot of foot and ankle issues can be traced back to equinus-tight […]
Independence Is Key After Surgery
New research published by the American College of Surgeons suggests that being able to remain independent after surgery plays a big role in having better outcomes after surgery. It may sounds obvious, and maintaining independence and mobility is a huge part of an occupational therapist or physical therapist’s job, but it’s easier said than done. […]
How Your Feet Benefit From Balance Training
Balance training can greatly improve and strengthen the muscles in your feet, and the best part about it is that you don’t even need to head into a gym to do it. Balance training is beneficial for people of all ages, from the young athlete who wants to shed tacklers or defend an opposing point […]
Preventing Injuries While Playing Pokemon Go!
Pokemon Go is sweeping the nation, and if you’re not already playing, odds are your kids or your co-workers are talking about the game. For those of you out of the loop, Pokemon Go is an app-based game that places virtual pokemon in the real world. Players move around their neighborhoods and towns looking for […]
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