Volleyball is quickly growing in popularity, especially on the high school level. Many high schools have a girl’s varsity team, and junior varsity and male teams are cropping up all around the state. As more people hit the court, there is an increased potential for injury, so we decided to compile a short list of […]
Achilles Tendon Tears: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention
Did you know the Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body? Along with being the largest tendon, the Achilles is tasked with bearing the stress placed on your feet when you walk, run and jump. It plays an essential role in getting you from one place to another. Because of its size and […]
Dealing with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Amanda Siebe was just another twenty-something trying to make ends meet by working overtime at a restaurant when she suffered what she thought was a rather innocuous ankle sprain. By her own account, Amanda had grown up outdoors, often hiking, camping, whitewater rafting and leading Boy and Girl Scout groups, so she was no stranger […]
Bunions: Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis
Everybody wants to look good in a pair of shoes, but sometimes our favorite pair isn’t exactly a perfect fit for our feet. If people constantly wear ill-fitting shoes, it puts your feet in a continual state of stress. Over time, the stress can damage the joints in your toes, and it is especially common […]
Study Finds Foot Disorders May Be Hereditary
A study by researchers at Harvard Medical School found that some common foot disorders, such as bunions, claw toe and hammer toe might be hereditary. The study, led by Dr. Marian Hannan, examined 1,370 individuals in order to determine if certain foot disorders where passed on from generation to generation. The average age of a […]
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