Developed for heart surgery, autologous platelet rich plasma injections (or simply PRP injections) are increasingly used in sports medicine to help reduce the misery of foot pain and speed up the healing process. What are platelets? Your blood contains four...
Winter running can be very enjoyable: it’s a great way to keep warm, it helps keep your body in shape, and it gets you out of the house during cold weather. It’s important, however, to be aware of potential pitfalls. Check your shoes. You need healthy feet...
Ingrown toenails can be a nuisance to deal with, and in extreme cases they can even require surgery to be removed. Fortunately, there are a handful of practical measures you can take to prevent this bothersome condition. Below are 3 simple steps to follow to keep from...
The last thing you need in the middle of marathon training is a foot injury, right? To throw the brakes on just because of some incessant pain? No, thank you! While you might be able to pull through a sore quad, persistent foot discomfort can terminate training in a...
If you’re a track and field athlete, you know how much punishment your feet and ankles take on a regular basis. They’re constantly absorbing large amounts of force and impact, and many times you don’t realize just how much of a beating they...
You may have heard about or even seen people running barefoot outside, on sidewalks, the road or even on trails. They may have had completely bare feet, or strange looking shoes that fit glove-like around each individual toe. This phenomenon of “barefoot” running is...
