Calf Tears, Achilles Ruptures, Achilles Tendonitis, and Plantar Fasciitis: How are These Conditions All Related?
NFL stars Russell Wilson (calf muscle tear), Aaron Rodgers (Achilles tendon rupture), Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendonitis), and Justin Herbert (plantar fasciitis) have all suffered from major orthopedic issues in the last 12 months. On the surface these are all very different orthopedic diagnoses. However, the mechanism by which these injuries occurred is actually quite similar! […]
Common Basketball Foot and Ankle Injuries
With the NBA playoffs in full force, college star Caitlyn Clark beginning her WNBA career: and the Paris Olympics on the horizon basketball is taking center stage in the sports world. Unfortunately, foot and ankle injuries such as ankle sprains, calf tears, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and stress fractures are an all too common occurrence […]
Stubbing Your Toe: The Manageable, the Bad, and the Ugly!
Almost everyone has suffered a stub toe at some point. You inadvertently smash your foot into a solid object -often at night when you’re half asleep. A swear word may be uttered! Almost immediately searing pain emanates from the stubbed toe or toes that have been injured. A marked limp ensues. So, what actually happens […]
Who is Likely to Suffer a Sprained Ankle? Ankle Sprain Risk Factors!
An ankle sprain is one of the most common orthopedic injuries. So, what are the ankle sprain risk factors? Most people will suffer a sprained ankle at some point in their life. Often, you’re doing something active when suddenly your ankle rolls inward. You experience a marked pain on the outside of your ankle follow […]
Recovery and Rehabilitation Following a Calf Muscle Tear
Recovery and Rehabilitation Following a Calf Muscle Tear Imagine you are playing pickleball (or tennis, basketball, soccer, etc.). You race for the ball, suddenly changed direction –and immediately feel a sharp intense searing pain in your calf muscle. You have suffered a calf muscle tear -also known as a calf strain! You gingerly limp to […]
The Lateral Talar Process Fracture -The Snowboarder’s Fracture
With lots of snow during the winter months, many people are flocking to the mountains to snowboard. While carving turns and fresh powder brings joy to snowboarders the sport is not without its risks. A lateral talar process fracture is an unusual fracture affecting the ankle area that is surprisingly common in snowboarders. This “snowboarder’s […]
Tips for Buying the Right Athletic Shoe
If you are starting a new athletic activity or recommitting to an old sport your choice of shoe wear is often critical. Choosing the right athletic shoe to optimize both comfort and performance is not easy. However, understanding the role of four components of an athletic shoe will help you make the right shoe choice. […]