Spring sports are in full swing and with that comes accidents and injuries. Our lower extremity remains one of the top areas of the body that we’re likely to injure while participating in physical activities. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can recover from your injury. The first step is to call your podiatrist […]
Athletes are no strangers to injuries and aches, especially when it comes to their feet and ankles. As we move into warmer weather and spring approaches, most of us and our kids are starting up our outdoor exercises and sports. Taking care of your feet before, during, and after your workout is important in preventing […]
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 […]
It happens, especially in professional sports. This time it was the NBA’s newly acquired player Norman Powell for the Los Angeles Clippers. He’s out indefinitely, having broken a bone in his left foot. Unfortunately, Powell’s injury occurred in only his third game when a player from the opposing team stepped on his foot. It can […]
With the outdoor splendor of summer here, many people are out shopping for new sports shoes. With all the choices and various types of athletic shoes available, the task can seem daunting at times. Be sure to choose a shoe store with knowledgeable and helpful staff and have any foot or ankle problems checked out […]
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 […]
The ankle, as everyone knows, is the region where the leg meets the foot. It is not exactly a joint (it contains three joints); it is not a single bone (the tibia, fibula, and talus are all found in the area); and it is home to several tendons (like the Achilles), muscles, and ligaments. It […]
Needless to say, this winter in Onondaga County did not give us much reason to get up and out of the house (unless, of course, you are an avid fan of skiing, snowboarding, or sledding). Over the next few weeks, there will be some days that tempt us to go outside and resume some of […]
Play ball! The Major League Baseball season kicked off unofficially about two weeks ago with the beginning of spring training. The Mets fans in the area are hoping their team can return to the World Series like it did in 2015, while Yankees fans will be satisfied with a playoff berth. This means that soon, […]
Achilles was a Greek warrior known for his extreme toughness and invincibility everywhere except for the back of his heel. Therefore, he makes an appropriate namesake for the tendon in our leg that is the strongest in the body, yet is the subject of many sports injuries. The Achilles tendon attaches our calf muscle to […]
