Growing children are supposed to be constantly on the go—running, jumping, playing sports, exploring the world around them. They’re not supposed to be sidelined by heel pain! Unfortunately, many of them are, and they may need some help from mom and dad to get back to...
Flat feet in adulthood is linked to a laundry list of problems—pain, soreness, increased risk of injury, increased risk of developing deformities like bunions and hammertoes…you get the idea. So naturally, parents are often concerned when they can see their little...
It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional player, high-school athlete, recreational runner, or “weekend warrior” looking for a pick-up game. If you love sports and activity, you just can’t wait until the next time you can cut loose on the field of play. Of course, we...
Sprained ankles are, almost certainly, the single most common acute lower extremity injury—if not the most common acute injury, period. Your ankles are an obvious weak point for the body. Essentially the full weight of your entire body rests above. And your ankles...
Foot and ankle traumas can happen on the basketball court, at the job site, or even after taking an awkward step off the curb or down the stairs. You can’t always predict when they’ll occur, but you can control your response. Quick-thinking first aid will help you...
