Next Tuesday, November 20th (a week from today), Silverman Ankle & Foot will be participating in “Our Hearts to Your Soles” – an annual philanthropic event where we provide shoes, socks, and care to local homeless people. This event is held in tandem with “Soles4Soles” – a national non-profit organization that distributes footwear to the […]
Lack of Sleep May Lead to More Sports-Related Injuries
Young athletes who don’t get at least eight hours of sleep at night may be at a higher risk for sports injuries than well-rested athletes, researchers found. A study conducted at a private school in California determined that student athletes who slept less than eight hours a night were more likely to suffer an injury […]
Tips for Preventing Trampoline Injuries
In a recent statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a warning about the dangers of recreational trampoline use. Trampoline injuries have been slightly declining over the past several years. In 2008, 32 out of 100,000 children were injured on trampolines, compared to 38 out of 100,000 in 2004. Despite this, there is still […]
6 Back-to-School Injury Prevention Tips for Kids & Parents
Guest blog by CastCoverZ! It’s Back-to-School time! Did preventing injuries make it onto your checklist? Although children and parents alike are full of excitement and nerves as it’s time to head into a new classroom, it is important to know that 40% of all injuries occur at the beginning and the end of every school […]
