Chicago Bulls’ all-star guard, and reigning league MVP, Derrick Rose, re-aggravated his turf toe (another name for a sprain of the big toe) during last Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the game, Rose told reporters: “I can’t bend my big toe at all. But towards the end, I didn’t feel it. They just […]
5 Ways to Prepare for a Doctor’s Appointment
Doctor’s appointments cause stress, there’s no question about it. Perhaps you’re running late, stuck in traffic, or can’t find the building or suite. When you finally make it there, the doctor may be running late, and during the time you have to wait, you might forget all the questions you wanted to ask. Here are […]
Top 5 Home Remedies for Ankle & Foot Injuries
For ankle injuries that don’t require surgery, there are numerous home remedy options that can help the healing process. Here are the top 5. Stretching & Strengthening Exercises – Gently stretching your Achilles heel and ankle will help recondition following an injury. One of the best exercises is the towel stretch. As the pain begins […]
Redwings’ Dan Cleary Ankle Fracture Analysis
Last December, star Redwings player Dan Cleary took a slapshot to the left ankle, effectively fracturing it. In a previous post, we took a look at video of Cleary’s injury and his season up to that point. Now, we will delve into the effects of the ankle injury and the process of Cleary’s recover, with […]
Metatarsalgia – Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Metatarsalgia is pain in the forefoot. The term literally means pain on the metatarsal (there are 5 metatarsal bones in the forefoot). The pain is characterized as aching and it is often worsened by standing and walking. In general, metatarsalgia is caused by repetitive overloading of the forefoot. The most symptomatic area is the base […]