Category: Sports Injuries

Foot and Ankle Injuries on the Football Field

It is the middle of October, and at last, football season is in full swing. From Friday night lights at the high school to Sunday afternoon channel surfing from your couch, most people find a way to get their fix. The Jets, Giants, and Bills are off to slow starts, but Syracuse’s win over old […]

Are You Feeling the Gymnastics Fever?

For two weeks every four years, millions of Americans huddle around the television to watch the biggest names of the Summer Olympics compete for gold. Athletes like Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, and Kerri Walsh Jennings generate huge interest in their respective sports, and as a result, cause a spike in youth participation. Many people have […]

What’s Causing My Heel Pain?

Whether it’s when you first get out of bed in the morning or after a long day of walking or exercising, when you have heel pain, you feel it immediately. Sometimes it may be a dull ache, but other times it may be a sharp shooting pain. There are several likely culprits that may be […]

Preventing Sports Injuries in Children

When children start engaging in sports activities, injuries can become quite frequent. Many are scrapes and bruises, but others can be more severe and even lead to permanent damage so it is important for parents and teachers to be aware of how to prevent injuries. The following are some of the most common injuries that […]

5 Common Foot and Ankle Problems for Runners

Did you start the year with a resolution to run regularly, or are you currently training for an upcoming marathon in Syracuse? Whatever your activity level, even with the healthiest feet, you are bound to encounter some problems due to the amount stress they endure when running. Keep your feet in good condition by preventing […]

5 Foot Care Tips for Dancers

A dancer relies on the foot and ankle for balance, support, and expression, so it is essential that they are in great health and condition. The foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles, and they all work in a complex manner to support the entire body. Unlike many athletes […]

Stretching: Benefits and Tips

When your goal is to exercise, it is easy to feel apathetic about warm ups and stretches, but especially now that it is getting colder, it is important to take the time to get your body ready for activity. Your foot is a complex structure, with 26 bones and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments […]

Common Ankle Injuries: Sprains and Fractures

Temperatures are dropping in the Syracuse area, making roads slippery, so be extra cautious when outside to prevent injuries. If you fall or feel any pain following exercise, seeing a foot care professional is the safest and fastest way to get to the core of the problem. Syracuse Podiatry serves Onondaga County and is equipped […]

How to Get Rid of Shin Splints

Summer is officially over, but it has definitely left behind a few victims who will need time to recover from shin splints. Also known as Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome, shin splints refers to the exercise-induced pain in the area between the front of the leg, between the knee and the ankle known as the shin. […]

Types, Causes and Treatment of Foot Fractures

Very simply, a fracture is a broken bone which requires immediate attention. The human body is made up of 206 bones of which 25% are found in the feet. Foot bone fractures are very painful, need proper diagnosis and treatment and plenty of rest to heal properly. Types of fractures: Stress fractures are small cracks […]

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