The start of the school year is drawing closer, and although we don’t know what the school or athletic landscape will look like in the face of COVID-19, we want to prepare for the possibility that there will be sports this fall. So whether you’re gearing up for football season or playing in a slow […]
Improving Your Footwork During The Offseason
No matter what sport you play, your feet are going to play a critical role in your success. Whether you want to be quicker on skates, jump higher on the basketball court or simply get stronger, there are some things you can do in the offseason to improve your footwork no matter what sport you’re […]
Multi-Sport Athletes Less Likely To Suffer Foot Injuries
If your soccer player says that they want to play basketball in the winter, letting them participate may actually reduce their risk of a lower body injury. According to a recent study, sport specialization may increase your child’s risk of injury compared to playing multiple sports. The reason behind this is because multiple sports require […]
Male Athletes Most Likely to Suffer Achilles Tendon Injuries
A study published in the April 2013 issue of Foot & Ankle International found that male athletes were the group most likely to tear their Achilles tendon. While Kobe Bryant might have the most famous Achilles tendon in recent memory, the study examined 406 Achilles injuries over a ten-year period from 2000-2010. Dr. Steven Raikin, […]
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 […]