We provide a lot of different tips for helping prevent sports injuries, but these pieces of advice are usually aimed at high school athletes. That said, students aren’t the only ones playing organized sports. Many adults still find time to lace up their shoes and play in a league once or twice a week, so […]
Why Is It Called Your Achilles Tendon?
Your Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in your body. The tendon is crucial in helping facilitate movement, running and a host of other activities on your feet. Since it’s such an important tendon, tearing your Achilles can be one of the most crippling foot injuries, which is followed by months and months […]
Doctors Attempt To Have Dr. Oz Fired
A group of 10 physicians from across the country emailed a plea to Columbia University expressing disappointment and disapproval that Dr. Mehmet Oz is on the faculty. The group of doctors said they were “surprised and dismayed” that the doctor who has risen to fame by purporting half-truths and blatantly false informed holds a senior […]
5 Tips to Soothe Foot Pain
Foot pain plagues hundreds of thousands of Americans every day. Visiting a foot surgeon is typically the last option for many individuals seeking pain relief, but before they reach that stage, they usually try some non-invasive options. Here are five tips you can try in the comfort of your home to relieve your aching feet. […]
Ultrasound Used To Treat Plantar Fasciitis
On Wednesday we shared a story of how doctors are recommending that ultrasound imaging be used to diagnose partial and full rotator cuff tears in lieu of MRIs, and now we’ve learned of another study that shows ultrasound can help diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis. Although the small study only involved 65 patients, researchers were […]
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