We cannot solve a problem by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them – Albert Einstein Commonly referred to as “The Father of Innovation,” Albert Einstein often looked at a problem from many different angles before deciding on the best way to solve it. At Silverman Ankle & Foot, we […]
5 Reasons to Undergo an Ankle or Foot MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging, commonly referred to as an MRI, is a medical technique used to view internal body structures in vast detail. Medical professionals love using MRI technology because it provides them with a much more detailed image than they could attain with a normal X-ray. MRIs are extremely useful at our practice because they […]
Five Leg Injuries to Monitor as the NFL Season Approaches
Ankle and leg injuries are some of the most common injuries in sports, meaning it’s no surprise that we’ve assessed and diagnosed countless sports injuries right here on our blog. Football is a big sport for lower body injuries, as players are continually getting tackled at awkward angles. Now that training camp is underway, we […]
Managing Pain after a Sports Injury
Sports injuries, like most other injuries, come with varying levels of pain. The reaction to tissue damage is the stimulation of sensory nerves and when these signals are transmitted to the brain they are perceived as pain. The intensity of pain is not necessarily an indication of the severity of damage, since the brain is […]
The Risks of Wearing Ankle Weights During Your Run
People are always looking for new ways to push their workout to the next level. Everybody wants to go faster, jump higher or run farther, but some techniques are better than others when it comes to improving your performance. While ankle weights can be beneficial during some workouts, they can do more harm than good […]