Rafael Nadal is the greatest tennis player of all time, just recently winning his 14th French Open championship – bringing his total of Grand Slam wins to 22. Earlier Nadal announced he would play at Wimbledon, despite dealing with a chronic left foot injury. Nadal suffers from Mueller Weiss Syndrome, a rare, under-diagnosed cause of chronic mid-foot […]
Summer is in full effect. People are outside hiking, playing sports, hitting the beach, and enjoying the sun. All this activity is fun, but it can put a lot of stress and strain on your feet and ankles. Let’s review the most common summer injuries, so you know what to look for. Heel Spur Spurs […]
Winter is finally here, and the temperatures are dropping fast. With it comes snow, ice, and freezing rain. That makes for slippery conditions and time to be especially mindful of injuries. It’s common for podiatrists to see several injuries associated with this season. Let’s take a moment to look at the most common injuries that […]
Some of the more common injuries suffered while playing sports and exercising include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and shin splints. While any sports or exercise program comes with the risk of injury, you can minimize the likelihood of having an injury with some straightforward tips. 4 tips to help avoid injuries while playing sports and […]
Exercising and playing sports come with some risk of injury, but you can in fact prevent serious foot and ankle injuries with some common sense tips. Many people forego proper warming up, for example, but that is one of the most important things you need to do on a regular basis to avoid tendon […]
Preventing foot and ankle problems from happening in the first place can be achieved with the use of custom orthotic shoe inserts. They can also be used to lessen the severity of many foot and ankle problems, and can also be used to prevent or postpone the need for surgery. Wearing properly fitted shoes with […]
The beautiful spring weather is finally upon us and the temperatures have begun to rise. As the weather takes a glorious turn, sports begin to start up as well. One such sport is Tennis. Tennis is a game that involves a ball, a racket, a net and sheer speed and agility. You can play the […]
Sometimes emergencies happen at the workplace. These emergencies can be very scary and stressful for everyone involved. Many times, these emergencies are due to an injury caused at work. Most work-related injuries can be prevented with the proper training and management. No one likes to see or be victim to a workplace injury. With a […]
