If you’re one of those people who likes to shop in person and get the best deals on Black Friday, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans will head out to local stores in the hours after Thanksgiving in hopes of scoring deals ahead of the holiday season, but for some this means spending the majority […]
Can You Reshape Your Flat Feet?
Our feet come in all different shapes and sizes, and that’s especially true about our foot’s arch. Your foot arch plays a crucial role in helping disperse the weight of your body, and it also provides support when performing some simple movements, like walking, running or jumping. Over time, due in part to repetitive stress […]
Simple Foot Test May Predict Your Fall Risk
Falls send tens of thousands of older adults to the emergency room every single year, and in some instances the fall can even be deadly. Working to improve your balance and ankle strength can help to reduce your risk of a fall, but being aware that you may be at risk of a painful fall […]
Report Suggests Achilles Tendon May Be At Risk During Pickleball
A recent study presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting found that foot and ankle injuries among Pickleball players are up 6.5 fold from 2019 to 2023. These injuries weren’t just bumps and bruises, either. In the small study, researchers found that Achilles tendon tears were the most common reason why […]
Don’t Look To Blue Zones For Health Advice
Have you ever heard of a blue zone? The term was coined by Dan Buettner, an award-winning journalist and National Geographic Fellow in 2004, and it relates to the blue pen he used to circle areas on a map where people in a certain location have a much longer average life span than others. Some […]
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