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Specialized Athletics Risks Sever’s Disease in Younger Athletes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 30, 2014.
To prevent any early damage and injury in growing kids, having an investment in specialization in a single sport should generally be avoided until a child is at least 15-years-old.
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Proper Hygiene necessary in Athlete’s Foot Prevention
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 24, 2014.
Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, can affect approximately fifteen to twenty-five percent of people at any given period of time. Regularly changing your socks, however, can help prevent Athlete’s foot,
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Sprained Ankle keeps Football Player out for the Season
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 16, 2014.
Unfortunately for NFL player Dee Milliner of the New York Jets, his shot at a brand new season ended after sustaining a high ankle sprain. Milliner now faces four to
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Foot and Ankle Injuries Common in Overweight Kids
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 10, 2014.
A study conducted in Denmark found that children who are overweight or obese are more susceptible to develop foot, ankle, and leg injuries during engagement in physical activity as opposed
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Plantar Fasciitis Discussed by Doctor
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 04, 2014.
The condition known as plantar fasciitis is a common ailment experienced by many people. Physician Lee Sung-hun of the UN Oriental Medical Clinic says that approximately one in 10 people
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Julio Jones’s Foot is Healed and Ready for Football
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 28, 2014.
After undergoing surgery for a broken foot last October, Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones is ready to return to the field. Jones had broken his foot last season during a
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Alternating Shoes May Prevent Running Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 20, 2014.
Luxembourg scientists held a study focusing on runners and the rate of injuries incurred. These focuses consisted not only of runners and their rate of injury, but also the type
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Flip-Flops not to be worn on Pavement
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 13, 2014.
Flip-flops, despite their usefulness around the pool, should not be worn on pavement or while playing sports, reports Dr. Melissa Leber, assistant professor of orthopedics at the Icahn School of Medicine. “No
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Walking provides Feet with Exercise
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 07, 2014.
Members of the Canyon Ranch Institute Life Enhancement Program (CRI LEP) at Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care have been walking in a new, health-promoting way thanks to the help
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Nerve Damage Allows Man to Win Court Subsidy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 05, 2014.
A Seoul court awarded a man known by the surname “Yoon” a subsidy due to his condition. Yoon contracted a nerve disorder after working on a waste pipe at a
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Barefoot Bandito Breaks Record for Good Cause
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 21, 2014.
Eddie Vilbar Vega earned the nickname “the Barefoot Bandito” from his hobby of running marathons without any shoes on. Eventually he decided to use his favorite pastime to solicit donations
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Look to Nature for the Cure to Various Foot Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 14, 2014.
Anyone familiar with nature is well aware that Mother Earth can provide the solution for many foot related problems. When it comes to corns on your feet, for example, submerge
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Gout Symptoms Can Be Alleviated by Cherries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 07, 2014.
Arthritis and Rheumatologypublished a study suggesting that cherries may be able to provide aid for gout patients. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that consists of an overproduction and
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Plantar Warts and More Lurking in New Shoes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 30, 2014.
The shoes that you see on sale at stores may be more dangerous for your feet than you might think. If you try on a pair that a lot of
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Popular Sandals Can Cause Painful Foot Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 23, 2014.
When summer arrives, it’s common to see people walking around in flip-flops and other open-toed sandals. But the problem with this style of footwear is that overuse can lead to
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How to Deal with Kids’ Smelly Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 16, 2014.
Foot odor is an unpleasant problem common in children of all ages. If your children have smelly feet, the first thing you should do is try to keep them cleaner.
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