Chicago Bulls all-star, Derrick Rose, is officially out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL on Saturday’s game against the Sixers. With roughly one minute left in the game, Rose came down hard on his left leg after sinking a shot and fell down in pain. Watch video of the injury. This […]
Ankle Braces vs. Taping: Rose Injuries Worsened by Ankle Taping
Derrick Rose has had a rash of recent lower body injuries. Now some speculate that taping his ankle may have led to more injuries instead of protecting against them. Rose has sustained a number of injuries this season including a turf toe injury during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in January, groin and back […]
Curry to Undergo Exploratory Ankle Surgery that is Unlikely to Identify True Problem
Golden State Warriors guard, Stephen Curry, plans to have an ankle arthroscopy to fix his oft-injured right ankle. Curry consulted with three doctors who all agreed it was best to perform an arthoscopic surgery in order to explore whether or not additional surgeries would be necessary to fix the ankle. Curry had ankle ligament repair […]
4 Ways the Ektio Shoe Prevents Ankle Sprains
Guest Blog by Dr. Barry Katz. The Ektio shoe is a relatively new product aimed at preventing ankle injuries in basketball players and other athletes. There are a number of ways the Ektio shoe prevents most ankle sprains. Here are the top 4. The Ektio shoe simulates the barefoot condition. Ankle sprains occur when a […]
MN Timberwolves’ Pekovic to have Ankle Surgery at Season’s End
Minnesota Timberwolves center, Nikola Pekovic has opted to have ankle surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle after the end of the season. Pekovic has really shined this season, averaging 17.4 points throughout March. But pain stemming from an old ankle injury has caused him to struggle. Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are […]
