Young athletes have an uncomplicated approach to their chosen activities – they just want to get out there and do their thing. But since their feet are still developing, letting them play without the proper shoes can cause youngsters potentially serious foot and ankle...
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....
How to Treat and Avoid Football Injuries to the Foot and Ankle Welcome to our comprehensive guide on treating and avoiding football injuries to the foot and ankle. In this article, we will explore the three most common injuries that football players experience in...
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...
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...
