Choosing a shoe is a process where we evaluate three basic criteria. Those are form, fit and function. For most of us form becomes a major reason for a shoe choice because, lets face it, nobody wants to wear ugly or un-fashionable shoes. Function is also important in that the shoes should properly support your feet.…
The most common cause of pediatric heel pain is a disorder known as Sever’s Disease. This is not a disease but when named over a hundred years ago this is what it became known as. To make it even harder to remember its medical diagnosis is calcaneal apophysitis. This is an inflamed growth plate in…
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…
Sports related injuries in pediatric patients have been on the rise for 2 decades. Most research has been on 13-18 year olds, but this discussion will be limited to the grammar school athletes. In this segment I will try to explain the theory of pediatric sports injuries in kids – part 1. These blogs are…
So the time has finally come. It is now possible to make 3D printed orthotics. 3D printing started out with many industrial applications, but not until recently have there been health care applications. The company leading the 3D printed orthotic revolution is Sols. You can read about the company and their amazing start up here:…
If you have ever had an ingrown nail then you know that it can be extremely painful and can cause serious discomfort. An ingrown nail can become red and swollen and if the nail punctures the skin then bacteria could get in to the wound and lead to an infection. That and the fact that…