Foot injuries in athletics are oftentimes seen as unavoidable, and while they may sometimes appear to be the result of a fluke accident or an unpreventable action, that’s not always the case. If athletes work to prevent foot injuries outside of athletics, they can reduce their risk of an injury during a game or practice. […]
Five Common Foot and Ankle Injuries For Active Adults
Age is just a number, and it shouldn’t slow you down. In fact, active adults are more likely to live longer and healthier lives. That said, activity also increases or risk for injury, but that’s okay. A slight increase in injury risk is worth it for all the health benefits of exercise. You can also […]
Diagnosis and Treatment of Concussions in Sports
Although an ankle or foot injury can keep you on the sidelines for months, a brain injury can impact a person’s life years after they’ve stopped playing sports. There has been ample evidence that a concussion during the adolescent years can severely impact healthy brain development, so certain protocols should always be followed when participating […]
Diagnosing Pierre Garcon’s Foot Injury
Washington Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon was plagued by a nagging foot injury throughout the 2012 season, but he has decided to forgo offseason surgery as doctors have determined that his plantar plate should heal with adequate rest. Garcon originally felt pain in his right foot during training camp, but he played through it. The injury […]
