A reader recently sent me the following question when discussing calcaneus fractures and treatment. “Dr. Silverman, I had calcaneus fracture 5 months ago and my heel is somewhat deformed. In your opinion, how long should I wait to do the reconstruction operation or arthrodesis?” With so much pressure exerted on our heels on a daily basis, […]
Preventing Blisters While Running: Does Taping Work?
Runners and marathoners are always looking for ways to keep their feet in pristine shape, and blisters are often one of the more common issues that develop in regular runners. Some try to mitigate their risk of blisters by taping certain areas of their foot, but is that technique effective? According to an interesting study […]
Best Halloween Costumes For Kids In A Foot Cast
Halloween is right around the corner, and soon little ghosts and goblins will be lining the sidewalks in hopes of finding the house with the king size candy bars. Traversing the neighborhood with friends can be a lot of fun, but it can also be difficult for children stuck in an annoying leg cast. While […]
Gout May Be Precursor to Diabetes
A new study out of the United Kingdom suggests that gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis in the toe, may increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially in women. Researchers tracked more than 35,000 gout sufferers and found that women with gout were 71 percent more likely to develop diabetes compared to […]
Barefoot Training Could Help Prevent Netball Injuries
A new study conducted by sport scientists at Stellenbosch University suggests that practicing barefoot could help prevent Netball injuries. Before we get into the study, you’re probably saying to yourself, “What the heck is Netball?” I said the same thing when I got a Google Alert about the study. You can check out the video […]
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