There is a common misconception that soccer is a sport for wimps. Recently, soccer enthusiast @soccerproblems went on a mission to turn this myth on its head. He took to his twitter account and asked his followers to send pictures of their soccer injuries. He then compiled the 4 best (most gruesome) injuries into the […]
Achilles Disorders & Plantar Fasciitis Explained
How does it happen: Achilles tendonitis and ruptures occur when an excess load is placed on an already unhealthy tendon. Plantar Fasciitis develops when excess stress is placed on the Plantar Fascia. Both conditions arise, at least partially, from muscle weakness and inflexibility. How to prevent: Avoid rapidly increasing activity without adequate conditioning, and routinely […]
New Study Finds Inactivity a Bigger Killer than Cigarettes
Recent research shows that cutting out physical activity results in higher fatality rates than smoking cigarettes. On a global scale, inactivity leads to roughly 5.3 million deaths each year. By comparison, cigarettes cause about 5 million deaths a year. “Inactivity” is defined as less than 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. Eliminating all […]
Don’t Listen to the Experts – Flip Flops Are GOOD for your Feet
There have been many news stories recently claiming that flip flops lead to foot problems. The reason cited: flip flops don’t offer good arch support. A lack of arch support in the shoe leading to problems is hogwash. In fact, flip flops make your feet healthier. Let’s start from the beginning: our feet were designed […]
Evan Bourne Foot Injury Update
Three months ago WWE wrestler Evan Bourne fractured his midfoot in a car accident, leaving the fate of his wrestling career unknown. It has been three months since this Lisfranc injury. His pins have been removed. If he has any metal screws or plates crossing the joints, he will be getting them removed soon. […]
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