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Weak ankles or medically known as “lateral ankle instability” is a condition described by a “giving way “of the outside of the ankle. This can develop after repeated ankle sprains. A condition known as ligamentous laxity can also cause an ankle to turn over. Turning your ankle usually occurs while walking or running, but can…
So if you’re the young adventurous type or anything like I used to be you are most likely familiar with the craze called Slacklining. This is a sport similar to walking a tightrope. The difference is that you would walk on a 2” wide nylon strap that’s strung between two points with less tension than…
Although there are multiple factors responsible for ankle sprains in soccer players, several studies have shown that weak hip extensor muscles contribute to this type of injury. In a joint study by the University of Isfahan in Iran, The University of Southern California in Los Angeles as well as a Belgian study of youth athletes,…
So school has once again begun and school sports of course are beginning as well. This is when we as Podiatrists experience many injury visits. According to studies, 40% of all sports injuries are ankle sprains. The most common age groups for these sprains are between the ages of 15 and 19. Proper ankle sprain…
In part 1, we discussed the inability of the body to learn its limits of range of motion and strength. Let’s begin now with Pediatric Sports Injuries in Kids – Part 2 with ankle sprains. The rates of sprains in children are high and climbing. The only known predictor of an ankle sprain is a…
The summer is here, and for many of us, that means taking long walks and/or long runs barefoot on the beach while listening to music and letting the ocean breeze hit us in the face. The exercise is great way to stay in shape and burn calories. According to the University of Western Australia, athletes…
It’s summer and that means kids go away to sports camps. Although they’re young, chances are they’re at more of a risk to foot and ankle injuries. Summer sports camps get very intense and competitive, which is the main reason why you might see an increase in injuries to feet and ankles. The most common…
Diabetes is a disease, which afflicts a large percentage of our population. It is caused by the body’s inability or reduced ability to produce insulin. This in turn caused blood sugar to rise. This rise in blood sugar reduces the body’s ability to heal from wounds or injury. In addition it will affect the small…