Ice will soon cover the lakes here in Minnesota, and that means hordes or people will descend on the ice to skate and play some hockey. Unless you regularly hit up the ice rink, a seasonal approach to ice skating can take a big toll on your feet and ankles. Today, we share some tips […]
The Key To Winning? Staying Injury-Free
Although the New England Patriots are doing everything in their power to prove a new study wrong, research shows that teams who have fewer injuries generally win more games than teams who lose more of their players to injury. At face value, the results may seem like a no-brainer, but the study is actually much more […]
ACL Injuries On The Rise Among Young Athletes
Findings presented at the 2015 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition suggest what a lot of orthopedic surgeons have already suspected – that anterior cruciate ligament tears are on the rise among young athletes. The research uncovered that the overall incidence of ACL tears among 6- to -18-year-old patients have increased by an average […]
Causes and Treatments of Hammertoe
A hammertoe is a deformity that causes one of your toe joints to push upwards, rather than lying flat. The condition develops when toe muscles weaken, which puts extra pressure on your toe’s tendons and joints. This excess pressure forces your toe upwards at the joint. Hammertoes are sometimes misdiagnosed as a claw toe. Both […]
College Students With Ankle Instability Are Less Active
School is under way, and that means college campuses are full once again. Last week we shared some tips on how college students can avoid gaining weight by staying active on campus, but now we’ve learned of a related study that can help students stay active. According to new research, college-aged students who suffer from […]
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