A recent 10-week study found that 10 of 19 runners who switched to the Vibram FiveFingers running shoe showed signs of foot bone injury, while only one in 17 runners who wore conventional shoes exhibited the same injuries. Background To understand the effects of the Vibram FiveFingers shoe, researchers divided recreational runners into two groups. […]
Skechers Shape-Ups Promote Toned Legs, Ankle Instability
Skechers Shape-ups have become more popular in recent years as people look for ways to get in shape without the hitting the gym, but new reports about the toning shoes suggest they may do more harm than good. Shape-Ups have a unique “rocker” design that forces the legs to work different muscle groups, which promotes […]
1 in 6 Contract Food-Borne Illnesses Each Year
A new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that produce accounts for nearly half of all food-borne illness, while poultry comes in as the food source with the most fatal infections. Of the nearly 50 million Americans who contract a food-borne illness, 128,000 people visit the hospital and 3,000 die each […]
New Basketball Shoe May Limit Ankle Sprains
Ankle injuries are common for athletes, but a New York doctor hopes to prevent future injuries through the development of a new basketball shoe. Tired of seeing athletes come into his office with injured ankles, orthopedic radiologist Dr. Barry Katz decided to create a pair of basketball shoes that would provide better ankle support. Katz […]
Serena Rolls Ankle, Competition
Serena Williams rolled her ankle in her first-round match of the Australian Open, then rolled over Edina Gallovits-Hall to advance 6-0, 6-0. Williams has suffered ankle injuries during her career, but Tuesday’s incident looked like it might send the five-time Australian Open champion home early. Williams held a 4-0 lead in the first set when […]
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