Foot and ankle injuries can happen to anyone, from athletes pushing their limits to those simply navigating icy sidewalks. And while many of these injuries can be treated conservatively, some may require surgery to restore full function and mobility. Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland is here to explain which interventions make the most sense…
Sports injuries are simply unavoidable when you’re rapidly chasing balls, wielding long sticks, traversing uneven terrain, purposely falling onto the ground, and repeatedly crashing into other humans. Playing sports pushes your body to its limits – sometimes beyond its limits. That’s when injuries occur. And the feet and ankles are no strangers to limit-pushing sports…
The Winter Olympics are about to begin. Soon, little kids everywhere will shout excitedly to their parents, “Can I take figure skating lessons, please?!” The cautious Mom or Dad will cock their head and think: “She wants to wear thin blades on her feet and spin around on an expanse of cold, hard ice? I…
It happens every spring and summer without fail: we hear on the news about a child somewhere who lost a foot or a toe in a lawnmower accident. People with the best intentions – smart people – can cause an injury because they just haven’t thought enough about the dangers. However, when you’re operating a…
You expect professional athletes – runners, gymnasts, dancers – to get foot injuries. But the truth is that everyone who uses their feet can sustain a foot or ankle injury in a split second. Just ask Joe Biden, who recently cracked a couple of bones in his midfoot – the area just below the ankle….
Mom was right when she told you that spinach would “put hair on your chest.” All she meant was that she wanted you to eat your vitamins so that your body would be properly nourished. But it’s not always possible to get all the vitamins you need just by eating. Vitamin D is one of…
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