Playing With Pain Can Ruin Tennis Game
Playing with Pain Can Ruin Your Tennis Game Quick, repetitive footwork ID’d as culprit. Playing with pain can ruin tennis game – Foot pain began affecting Donna’s tennis game, and she was determined not to let it keep her from the sport she loved. The 47-year-old avid tennis player from Arizona tried to play through […]
The most common types of Dance related foot and ankle Problems
Dancing Feet Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet Don’t ignore foot pain on the dance floor. Being ‘light on your feet’ when dancing is not entirely true; dancing the night away can take a toll on feet and ankles. Both professional and amateur dancers can suffer foot injuries that can stop the show, as […]
Olympic Sports Foot injuries are important for swimmers
Olympic Sports Foot Injuries Injuries to the foot and ankle are common in gymnastics. Acute injuries are usually sprains which can be minor or more serious. Swelling, bruising and tenderness directly over the bones are signs of a more serious injury. Minor injuries typically have tenderness limited to one side of the joint without significant […]
How Are Your Arches?
Foot Push-Up Test to determine how your arches perform How Are Your Arches? Take this simple test to check how well your arches are performing their important functions. In bare feet, stand facing a kitchen counter. Place your palms on the counter with slight pressure. Stand with your back straight, and lift one foot off the […]
The Right Shoe to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injuries.
The Right Shoe Wear the Right Shoe to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injuries. Do your athletic shoes bend in the middle? If so, they can put pressure on your heel and achilles tendon and cause injury, especially when playing any sport that requires running or jumping.
The most common causes of death are heart disease
Elderly Non-Hip Fractures – An article from the University of Helsinki, Finland Elderly Non-Hip Fractures – Hip fracture in the elderly is the most common fracture requiring hospitalization. Most of the fracture and mortality research has concentrated on hip-fracture mortality in elderly patients. These fractures are frequently related to low bone mineral density and are […]
Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?
Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing? As you head to your favorite golf course this spring, make sure your feet are in shape before approaching the tee box. Your big toe, heel and ball of your foot are the spots most likely to cause pain that can ruin your golf swing. Behind these pain-prone […]
Physical Activity for Arthritis
Physical Activity. The Arthritis Pain Reliever. Physical Activity for Arthritis Long gone are the days when health care providers told people with arthritis to “rest their joints.” In fact, physical activity can reduce pain and improve function, mobility, mood, and quality of life for most adults with many types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, […]
Future of Prosthetic Limbs
Future of Prosthetic Limbs Like everyone in New England’s close-knit climbing community, Jim Ewing knew all about Hugh Herr, the young man who lost both legs below the knee to a 1982 Mount Washington ascent that killed one of his climbing partners. Herr not only returned to climbing, but he created bionic limbs that pushed the […]
Fit Feet Finish Faster
Runners: Fit Feet Finish Faster Both long-distance runners and casual joggers can improve their performance by keeping their feet in top condition and taking steps to control foot problems common in runners, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. “The human foot is a biological masterpiece that amazingly endures the stresses of […]
Winter Ankle Injuries: How to Avoid Them with Proper Footwear
Winter’s Balancing Act – The wrong boot could lead to ankle, foot injuries. Winter’s popular women’s boots typically feature tall, spiked heels and narrow, pointed toes. These boots can make your feet unstable on snow- and ice-covered surfaces. A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches. We recommend […]
Keep Feet Safe at the Gym
Keep Feet Safe at the Gym The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers tips for foot safety while at the gym. Start new workouts gradually– Increase your stamina and the length of your workouts gradually to avoid overuse injuries such as stress fractures or tendon strains and sprains. Stretching your muscles before and […]