A recent study of the Harvard Cross Country team examines how and why runners sustain ankle and foot injuries. The study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, analyzed four years worth of statistics about Harvard runners. Researchers found a correlation between how a person runs and the likelihood of their getting injured. […]
The Art of De-Casting
Note: This is a guest blog by Bonnie Siegel, an endurance athlete and former patient of Dr. Silverman. Most people win sponsorships by way of impressive podium finishes, amazing splits, and breaking course records. Me? I fall and crash. It was a beautiful day for a run. I carefully maneuvered down the steep trail, dodging rocks and leaves […]
How to Decide Between Surgical and Non-surgical Treatment
With ankle and foot problems, there are three general treatment options. Live with it, do nothing. Most people never choose this option. This is only a good option if the risk of doing something strongly outweighs the benefit of treatment. Non-surgical treatment. This includes options like physical therapy, bracing, casts, injections, and medicines. Many […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
Surgery can be stressful and scary, and talking with a surgeon can add to the stress if you’re not prepared with a few questions. Patients often come to an appointment with questions and then forget them when they start to listen to the doctor. It’s very important to ask your doctor questions about your surgery […]
Silverman Ankle & Foot Hosts Fundraiser for Jack Jablonski
Last week Silverman Ankle & Foot sponsored a fundraising event for Jack Jablonski—the Minnesota teen recently paralyzed from a hockey accident. The event was a pizza party and skating event for the Minneapolis Storm (Upper Mite) Division – Team Canucks, for whom Dr. Silverman’s son plays hockey. This is the same league Jablonski played in […]
