Ankle
Caring for an Ankle Sprain after a Sport Injury
Anyone who participates in sports understands at some time they will have an injury. Not only do ankle injuries happen to professional, college and high school athletes but also to the week-end athlete. This article addresses ankle injuries to the “week-end warrior”. The most common sprain injury to the ankle is the lateral or outside […]
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Ankle Sprain Care Ankle sprain is a common event in contact sports. Anyone who has played soccer, football or other sports that include running and jumping has more than likely had anywhere from a mild to moderately severe ankle sprain. Other activities that can result in an ankle sprain include dance line, dance or working […]
Orthotics for Foot Pain
Foot, arch and heel pain are common complaints at some time during our adult life. The feet take a considerable amount of stress every day. Included in this stress are poor fitting shoes, biomechanical problems and the surface we stand on daily. One effective action patients can take is to utilize inexpensive orthotics that are […]
Achilles Tendon Injuries
An Achilles tendon injury onset can be both acute and gradual. The tendon can be torn by stopping and starting suddenly from sports such as tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, or football. Achilles tendinopathy or tendinosis may result from overuse or repetitive micro injuries. Rupture of the tendon is more common in the 30-35-year-old age group. The […]