Killer heels could kill your knees, according to a new research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. As you’re probably aware, we’re not a huge fan of high heels on this blog. We’ve written about the problems caused by high heels in the past, and although we know heels are a must for certain situations, […]
5 Tips For Treating Heel Pain
My posts on heel pain and calcaneal fractures are by far my most popular blog posts because heel injuries come in all different shapes and sizes. Whether you missed a step while walking down a flight of stairs or you received a stone bruise from stepping on an object during a walk, there’s so many […]
The Top 5 Thanksgiving Injuries
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but many people still celebrate with family and friends through the holiday weekend. We want to get you through the holiday uninjured, so we thought we’d throw together a list of the top five Thanksgiving injuries along with tips to prevent them. Enjoy! 1. Burns – Cooking a turkey to […]
Calcaneus Fractures: The Problem With Avoiding Surgery
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 […]
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