How to Treat Ankle Sprains
About 25,000 ankle sprains happen every day – and no wonder. An ankle sprain can happen when stepping on an uneven surface, running and losing your balance or simply moving and suddenly stopping or changing direction. An ankle sprain happens quickly, and more often...
How to Keep Your Feet Dry when Playing Sports in the Rain and Snow
When you are running in the rain, skiing, skating or sledding in snow, your feet are bound to get wet at some point. This can cause discomfort, and in extreme cases, can result into fungal infections such as tinea pedis and toenail fungus. Causes of Wet Feet Moisture....
How to Treat and Avoid Ankle Sprains
The most common cause of a sprained ankle is a fall or a sudden twist. Sometimes a hard blow may cause the joint of the ankle to shift from its normal position and result in a sprain. These injuries typically happen when playing sports, wearing shoes the feet...
Subungual Hematoma – Causes and Treatment
Subungual hematoma refers to a painful condition where blood collects in the space between the fingernail or toenail and the nail bed. It usually results from injury inflicted by a hard and blunt object. The blood collection under the nail causes sharp and severe pain...
4 Common Foot and Ankle Injuries from Playing Baseball
Injuries to the foot and ankle in baseball are more common than you may think. Let’s take a look at four that happen most often. Ankle sprains and fractures These types of injuries often occur while running or sliding to base, or fielding balls. If left untreated,...
What is Turf Toe?
Turf toe refers to a sprain that affects the ligaments surrounding the big toe joint. Turf toe usually affects football players, especially those playing on artificial turf. It’s important to note that the condition can affect athletes in many other sports including...
Why Are Torn Ankle Tendons Common in Overweight Women Over 40?
Torn ankle tendons, sprains and ligament damage tend to be more common in overweight women age 40 or above for several different reasons. First, there is a strong and well-researched connection between tendon injuries and estrogen, specifically that estrogen...
What Shoes are Good for Pickleball
As a podiatrist, I cannot stress enough the importance of wearing the right shoes for any physical activity, especially for those looking to play pickleball. Pickleball is a fun and exciting sport that requires a lot of movement, quick changes in direction, and...