Nearly half of all ankle sprains occur while a person is playing sports, according to data from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Moreover, basketball is far and away the most dangerous sport for ankle injuries, as more than 40 percent of ankle sprains occur on the hardwood. Here’s a closer look at the data: […]
5 Tips For Preventing and Treating Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are a small injury that can cause a lot of foot pain. An ingrown toenail occurs when your toenail presses horizontally into the flesh of your toe, instead extending forward as it’s supposed to grow. Preventing ingrown toenails is ideal, but you can also treat them once they set. Below, we share five tips […]
Running Speed Impacts Knee Stress
New research suggests that the speed at which you run impacts just how much stress you’re putting on your knees. According to a new study published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, you can actually put less stress on your knee by running faster. To test their hypothesis, researchers asked a group […]
5 Tips To Prevent Blisters
Blisters are the natural enemy of any athlete who exercises on a regular basis. Blisters can be minor, or they can cause crippling pain. Today, we share some tips on how to prevent and deal with problematic blisters. 1. Wear the Right Shoes – Blisters are caused by friction when something rubs against a certain […]
5 Tips For Preventing Adult Softball Injuries
We provide a lot of different tips for helping prevent sports injuries, but these pieces of advice are usually aimed at high school athletes. That said, students aren’t the only ones playing organized sports. Many adults still find time to lace up their shoes and play in a league once or twice a week, so […]
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