March is National Cheerleading Safety Month, and with good reason. In fact, Cheerleading is one of the leading sports for catastrophic injuries. However, with the proper training and safety awareness, this popular and always evolving sport can be fun and safe. Not all cheerleading injuries are career ending, and most often the injuries that occur […]
Category: Feet & Sports
How Sports Can Affect Your Toes
Pretty much everyone is getting active these days. Whether that involves running, playing various sports, dancing, or even if your still hunting Pokémon, we take for granted the beating we put on our feet. Our feet are always there for us, so we take them for granted until something is wrong with them. Our precious […]
This One’s for the Girls: Common Foot Conditions Affecting Female Athletes
Every foot is different and holds special considerations tailored to the owner’s genetics, shoe preference, and activity level. There are also conditions that may be more prevalent in the female athlete, and should be recognized so that proper treatment guidelines can be followed. When a competitive female athlete visits our office, we know there are […]
Overuse Injuries in Child Athletes
Playing through pain is viewed as a badge of honor. While playing through pain may be a necessity for professionals getting compensated, amateurs and especially young athletes have no reason to put their future health at risk. With the increase in popularity of club/travel teams in various sports, young athletes are playing sports year round […]
Jones Fracture: Don’t let it Defeat you
A Jones fracture of the foot, just like an ACL injury to the knee, can cause fear and uncertainty to any athlete. The fracture occurs at the long bone on the outside of the foot known as the fifth metatarsal. This fracture has become widely publicized in the world of sports lately, with numerous high […]
Playing Through Pain, the Price of Olympic Glory
As you stand on the podium watching your country’s flag be hoisted high above the rest while listening to the national anthem, you finally come to the realization it was all worth it. All the blood, sweat and tears. A lifetime of training for a single moment, possibly not more than ten seconds, that could change your life […]
Rio 2016: Foot Tips & Back Flips
The 2016 Summer Olympics are underway, and like many viewers, I can’t help but get excited about the start of gymnastics. The flips, turns, athleticism, and the drama of whether or not the routine will end with that perfect landing, are certainly something I look forward to each Olympic season. I still remember watching Kerri Strug land that […]