A sprained ankle usually takes between two and six weeks to heal, so it’s not necessarily worrying if you’re still suffering pain after a month. It may just be that you have a rather more severe sprain that will take a little longer to get better. However,...
Hockey Ankle Injuries and How to Treat Them Perhaps the most common hockey injury of all, ankle sprains occur when the ankles roll outward, causing the connecting ligaments to stretch or even tear. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the causes, symptoms,...
Football is back, and for your kids or teens, that means excitement, enjoyment and enthusiasm. It can mean the same for you – but it can also mean the worry of injury to their feet and ankles like turf toe or nail trauma. Happily, it’s possible to...
Felt most intensely when you place weight on the affected heel, heel pain can start as mild and build up over time. There is a large number of factors that can contribute to heel pain, so seeking the help of podiatrist to determine the cause and recommend a treatment...
As one of America’s most popular sports, basketball has plenty going for it – it’s fast, exciting, and great exercise. On the flipside, it’s also among the most common sources of foot and ankle injuries. Fortunately, there are things you can do...
During wrestling seasons, it’s important to be aware of some of the foot health issues that can arise. Here are three types of foot injuries to watch out for: Skin infections Athlete’s foot produces areas of dry, red scaly skin, which usually cracks and peels....
