Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley sustained a right midfoot sprain in the final two minutes of the Timberwolves game against Cleveland last Friday. Thankfully, an MRI showed no broken bones or ligament damage, but Beasley will miss a number of games due to the injury. Dr. Silverman Comments A midfoot sprain can vary from a […]
An In-Depth Look at Jack Jablonski’s Spinal Injury
On December 30, 16-year-old Jack Jablonski was paralyzed during a high school hockey game when a player accidentally checked him from behind. Jablonski, who attends Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in St. Louis, MN, suffered a severed spinal cord and broken vertebrae after he was illegally checked from behind into the boards. Last Wednesday, he underwent […]
Dr. Silverman’s Ankle Injury Analysis: Brett Favre
In October 2010, during a game against the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre sustained two ankle injuries. During the game, Favre aggravated a pre-existing stress fracture in his ankle, and also sustained an avulsion fracture in his left heel, where a small bit of bone was chipped away. His injuries didn’t require surgical treatment. Many […]
Top 5 Home Remedies for Ankle & Foot Injuries
For ankle injuries that don’t require surgery, there are numerous home remedy options that can help the healing process. Here are the top 5. Stretching & Strengthening Exercises – Gently stretching your Achilles heel and ankle will help recondition following an injury. One of the best exercises is the towel stretch. As the pain begins […]
Redwings’ Dan Cleary Ankle Fracture Analysis
Last December, star Redwings player Dan Cleary took a slapshot to the left ankle, effectively fracturing it. In a previous post, we took a look at video of Cleary’s injury and his season up to that point. Now, we will delve into the effects of the ankle injury and the process of Cleary’s recover, with […]