Last Sunday was the final football-less Sunday of the year, and as teams make their way through training camp some players are still trying to recover from last year’s injuries. New England Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson is one such player. Dobson suffered a stress fracture in his left foot at the tail end of […]
Sunburnt Feet: Treatment and Prevention
The summer is often filled with trips to the lake and strolls through the park, but you need to be careful when exposing your skin to direct sunlight for hours on end. Most people remember to apply sunscreen to their arms, face and shoulders, but oftentimes your feet can get overlooked. Below, we provide some […]
Pro Teams Should Be Banned From Hiring Their Own Doctors
Art Caplan of the Division of Medical Ethics at the NYU Langone Medical Center recently penned an article claiming that sports teams shouldn’t be allowed to hire their own medical personnel. In his article, Caplan notes that the current system is flawed, as it doesn’t look out for the athlete’s best interests. Caplan claims that […]
Julius Randle May Need Foot Surgery After NBA Draft
Julius Randle opted to declare for the NBA Draft after leading Kentucky to the NCAA championship game in his freshman season, but some professional scouts are concerned about a foot injury he suffered during his senior season in high school. Randle broke his right foot in the second game of his senior season at Prestonwood […]
Foot Ulcers Extremely Costly For Diabetic Patients
Diabetic foot ulcers double care costs per patient compared to diabetic patients without ulcers, according to a new study published in the March issue of Diabetes Care. Researchers noted that diabetic ulcer care adds around $9 billion to $13 billion in yearly diabetic care expenses for patients in the U.S. They noted that the added […]
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