by Kathy Carandang | May 7, 2016 | Education
If you’re an athlete, you’ve likely had to deal with foot blisters at some point or another. Even if you’re not an athlete, you’ve probably endured a blister after wearing a pair of ill-fitting shoes. So what can you do to keep from getting blisters? A Stanford...
by Kathy Carandang | Sep 18, 2013 | Education
In our previous blog post, we talked about the common sports-related injuries seen in children and teens, and what you can do to help prevent these injuries. In addition to an increased risk of concussions in children and teens playing sports, the number of...
by Kathy Carandang | Mar 5, 2013 | Education
Since the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is nearing, I thought we would talk about a common foot ailment found among basketball players – both professionals and amateurs. It’s called metatarsalgia. It’s a type of neuralgia or pain found in one or more nerves in the...
by Kathy Carandang | Nov 8, 2012 | Education
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. But it can be really hard on your feet and ankles due to all the running, side-to-side cutting, sliding, ball kicking, or collisions with other players. Some common soccer injuries and their treatments include: ...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 11, 2012 | General
Last year we featured a blog post on what you needed to know about barefoot running. As we stated, advocates for barefoot running claim it leads to better foot biomechanics and lessens the risk of injury. However, the American Podiatric Medical Association and other...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 5, 2012 | General
If you have been following the Olympic Games, today is when the women’s marathon will be run. However, the current women’s world record holder Paul Radcliffe won’t be participating in this event due to a foot injury caused by osteoarthritis. Running can be hard on...
by Kathy Carandang | Jul 28, 2012 | General
Today marks the beginning of the gymnastics competition at the 2012 Olympics in London. As TV viewers, we marvel at the jumps, twists, and dance moves gymnasts perform, as well as their sheer strength and flexibility. But it is these same maneuvers that place these...
by Kathy Carandang | Jul 21, 2012 | General
On Friday, July 27, the 2012 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, will begin in London, England. Over 10,000 athletes from 204 countries are expected to participate in the 26 sports with a total of 39 disciplines. The first ancient...
by | May 12, 2012 | Education
According to the National Sporting Goods Association, more Americans play basketball than any other team sport. Maybe that’s because basketball can be an incredibly exciting, fast-paced game. However, whether you play professionally, in a league, in a pick-up game or...
by | Mar 28, 2012 | Education
Do you remember how much fun you used to have riding your bike as a kid? Well, it can still be just as fun as an adult. Cycling can be a great way to add more exercise into your daily routine. It provides you with a low-impact aerobic workout that’s great for toning...
by admin | Mar 17, 2012 | Conditions
Are you a runner or a dancer? Are you in the military? Do you have a throbbing, aching pain in the shins of your legs? If so, you may have shin splints. Shin splints – also called tibial stress syndrome – are a common lower leg complaint, especially among runners,...
by admin | Feb 8, 2012 | General
Do you play sports? Football? Baseball? Tennis? If so, according to Podiatrist Steve Rosenberg, a solid, balanced foundation from the feet up is essential for optimal performance in your sport of choice. If your feet don’t maintain their proper position when you...
by admin | Jan 19, 2012 | Education
Figure skating can be great fun during the winter months. However, all the twists, turns, quick stops, and blade work can put a lot of stress on your feet, which can lead to foot pain and injury. Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, bunions, calluses, bursitis,...
by admin | Dec 17, 2011 | General
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care … Did you know when Clement Clarke Moore wrote this poem, people used to hang their socks by the fire to...
by admin | Nov 30, 2011 | General
Are you a member of a recreational basketball league? Or, perhaps you like to play in quick pick-up games? Basketball can be an exciting game to play, but it also exerts a tremendous amount of pressure on your feet, ankles and knees. If you don’t wear the right type...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | General
Hiking in the autumn can be an exhilarating experience. The leaves are brilliant yellows, oranges and reds. There’s a cool nip in the air. And the trail just beckons you onward. But most people don’t think about the stress and strain on their feet and ankles during a...
by admin | Sep 10, 2011 | General
It’s autumn once again. And time for enjoying some rousing games of football. Whether you’re a high school, college, pro, or recreational player, football can be rough on your body, especially your feet and ankles. The tackles, falls, and quick movements on your feet...
by admin | Aug 3, 2011 | General
Baseball and softball are a national pastime in the U.S., especially during the summer. Whether you’re playing in a formal league or enjoying a game at a family reunion, it’s important to play sensibly and safely. Baseball and softball involve quick starts and stops,...
by admin | Jul 13, 2011 | Education
Tennis can be hard on your feet and ankles since it requires a lot of running, side-to-side motion, sudden stops, changes in direction, and quick pivots. These movements, as well as the different court surfaces, can place a considerable amount of stress on your feet...
