Chicago Bulls’ all-star guard, and reigning league MVP, Derrick Rose, re-aggravated his turf toe (another name for a sprain of the big toe) during last Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the game, Rose told reporters: “I can’t bend my big toe at all. But towards the end, I didn’t feel it. They just […]
Dr. Silverman Discusses Michael Beasley’s Midfoot Sprain
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 […]
