One of the biggest hindrances to treating and recovering from certain foot conditions is that fact that you pretty much need your feet in order to get around. If you’re dealing with problems like an ankle sprain, a stress fracture or plantar fasciitis, it can be difficult to heal quickly if you’re intent on staying […]
September and Your Feet
This is another installment in our 12-part series of how foot health is a year-round process. To learn how August challenges your feet, click here. In this blog, we take a closer look at the month of September and how it can present its own unique challenges for your feet. Protecting Your Feet in September […]
New Fossil Shines Light On Earliest Upright Walkers
In the year 2000, archaeologists in Ethiopia uncovered the fossilized skeleton of a human ancestor classified as Australopithecus afarensis. The skeleton was of a roughly 3-year-old girl, and scientists believe she died about 3.3 million years ago. The team of archaeologist named her Selam, and what’s unique about her is that she is that most […]
Have Foot Pain? Look For The “O”
A new consumer awareness campaign by American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society asks individuals to “look for the O” if they are experiencing pain in their foot and ankle. The “O” in this case stands for Orthopedic Surgeon, and they are experts in all things foot and ankle. If you suffer an acute injury or […]
Ankle Injuries and the Buster Posey Rule
Major rule changes in sports don’t come along often, but when they do, it’s usually because of incidents involving high profile athletes. The words Tuck Rule and Tom Brady have become synonymous, and just two years ago, Major League Baseball announced that home-plate collisions would be banned after one of their biggest up-and-coming stars suffered […]
