In case it got lost in the shuffle of planning your upcoming Thanksgiving weekend, we wanted to take a second to remind everyone that Our Hearts To Your Soles 2015 is tonight! As we mentioned in a previous blog, Our Hearts To Your Soles 2015 will take place tonight from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm […]
Going Barefoot Can Improve Mobility and Balance
New research out of Ithaca’s College School of Health Sciences and Performance suggests that walking around barefoot is very beneficial for our feet. According to researchers, ditching footwear helps improve stability, balance and posture, and it also helps prevent common injuries and strengthen “often overlooked” foot muscles. Shoes are great for protecting our feet and dispersing […]
Foot Traffic in the OR Could Increase Infection Risk
A covert study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University revealed that as foot traffic in and out of an operating room increases, so too does a patient’s infection risk. The study, published in the most recent issue of Orthopedics, analyzed foot traffic in and out of operating rooms for the sake of patient safety. The […]
What is Achilles Tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis is categorized as an overuse injury to the Achilles tendon, which is a collection of tissues that connect the calf muscles to your heel bone. The Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body, so tendinitis in the area can be particularly painful. Today, we take a closer look at the condition, and […]
Preventing Concussions Begins in Practice
Research out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison revealed that limiting the amount of full-contact tackling a teen does in high school football practices can significantly reduce incidences of concussions. For the study, researchers examined sports-related concussion rates among high school football players both before and after the state instituted a limit on the amount and […]
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