How does it happen? An ankle sprain occurs when the restraining lateral (outside) ligaments of the ankle become acutely stretched. When this tissue heals at the wrong length, it results in ankle instability. How to prevent? The best way to prevent sprains is to set the odds in your favor. Use appropriate shoes, know your […]
4 Tips for Buying and Wearing the Right Shoes
Guest Blog by Cathy Marxen & Steve LaFond, Board Certified Pedorthist at Schuler Shoes. Do you experience regular foot pain? The feet are the foundation of our entire body. When our feet hurt, it is not only painful, but can also limit our activity. Foot pain is commonly linked to certain medical conditions such as […]
Tips for Healing After Surgery part 3: Physical Activity & Scars
Guest Blog by Corey Schuler, MS, DC, CNS, LN This is the third part of our series on healing after surgery. Get Moving Again Surgical recovery often requires a sedentary lifestyle for a time. As soon as you are able and cleared by your doctor, get moving again. Active physical and manual therapy or chiropractic […]
Bone Health Enhanced by Even Minimal Physical Activity
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism reports that even small amounts of physical activity can increase bone health in premenopausal women. Researchers from King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia studied 1235 premenopausal women over 8 weeks of a physical activity regimen. They then compared bone strength in […]
Turf Toe Injuries – How to Prevent & Treat
How it happens: A turf toe injury occurs when the great toe is forced upward, causing sprains or tears of the plantar ligaments and tendons. How to prevent: When playing on turf or other surfaces that require cutting, stiff shoes that prevent upward motion of the great toe prevent this injury. How to identify the condition: […]
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