New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter suffered a setback this week when re-fractured his ankle for the second time in six months. Jeter now hopes to return to the lineup after the All-Star Break. “It’s not what we wanted, that’s for sure,” said manager Joe Girardi. “I know it’s extremely disappointing for him because he’s […]
High Ankle Sprain: Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation – The Jose Reyes Case
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes is expected to be out for the next three months after severely spraining his left ankle while sliding into second base. As you can see in the video below, Reyes suffered the injury while attempting to steal second base. It appears as though he thought he could make it […]
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery – The Kobe Bryant case
Kobe Bryant has earned many distinctions throughout his NBA career. He’s a 15-time All-Star, 5-time NBA Champion, and 2-time Finals MVP, and he also holds the unofficial record for most tweeted about Achilles tendon. Bryant injured his Achilles on Friday in the closing minutes against the Warriors, and although he was able to walk off […]
5 Common Problems That Affect Amateur Runners
Even though you might be eager to go out and test some of the 10 best places to run in the Twin Cities, there are a few things to consider before you hit the trails, especially if you are a novice runner. Running can be a great form of exercise when done correctly, but you […]
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 […]
