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 […]
Dr. Silverman’s Ankle Instability Radio Interview
During the 2013 AAOS annual meeting earlier this year, Dr. Silverman was interviewed on Hometown Radio on the topic of ankle instability. We’ve converted that interview into a video (below) for your viewing pleasure! A transcript of the interview is also listed below the video. Video Transcription: Interviewer: What might cause someone to have an […]
7 Tips for Traveling on Crutches
When vacation time rolls around, you will be excited to get away from it all. But, if you have an injury that causes you to hobble around on crutches, your excitement might be pushed to the side a bit. Being on crutches isn’t easy at home, much less away. However, there are a few things […]
The Risks of Wearing Ankle Weights During Your Run
People are always looking for new ways to push their workout to the next level. Everybody wants to go faster, jump higher or run farther, but some techniques are better than others when it comes to improving your performance. While ankle weights can be beneficial during some workouts, they can do more harm than good […]
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, […]
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