Did you know the Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body? Along with being the largest tendon, the Achilles is tasked with bearing the stress placed on your feet when you walk, run and jump. It plays an essential role in getting you from one place to another. Because of its size and […]
Women Suffer Foot and Ankle Fractures for Different Reasons
Bone density, weight, age and activity level are all factors that impact a person’s likelihood of suffering a foot fracture. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh recently attempted to decipher exactly which factors put women at the greatest risk of suffering certain fractures. What they found may surprise you. For their study, researchers surveyed nearly […]
1 in 13 People Have Flexible Flatfeet
A study by researchers at Boston University found that one in 13 humans have flexible, ape-like feet. For their study, researchers asked 398 individuals who were visiting the Boston Museum of Science to walk barefoot through the museum. The team of scientists had installed mechanized carpets throughout the hallways to collect foot-strike pattern data. After […]
Bunions: Treatment and Recovery
Earlier this month, we explored the signs and symptoms of bunions. Today, we’ll dive into the treatment options for dealing with bunions, and we’ll look at the rehabilitation process. Non-surgical treatment We touched on some non-surgical treatment options for alleviating the pain caused by bunions in our previous post, but we’ll quickly rehash the non-surgical […]
Prescription Drugs Send 70,000 Children to the Emergency Room Each Year
A review of national health data found that adult anti-diabetes medications and beta-blockers in the home pose a significant risk of poisoning or causing significant injury to children. Medical professionals reviewed cases of pediatric exposure to prescription drugs over a 10-year period. They found anti-diabetes medication and beta-blockers were the most common drugs taken orally […]
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