Did you know that the skin is the largest organ of the body? It covers us from head to toe, protecting us and helping us retain our shape. Because of its wide coverage, there are many problems that it can be subject to. In particular, the following are common skin problems that feet encounter. Athlete’s […]
Teenagers tend to ignore a lot of things – chores, curfew, hygiene, and yes, even their parents. Included in that list is foot pain. Not only do they ignore preventatively caring for their feet, they also ignore pain when it presents itself. Pain in general brings about a response of “shake it off” or “take […]
Since April is the designated month for Foot Health Awareness, we wanted to share some tips with you for caring for your feet. Many tend to forget about caring for the feet until something noticeably changes, such as skin condition, foot pain, or new growths. However, if we take some measures in preventative care, like […]
On March 28th, soccer player, Sebastian Lletget of the LA Galaxy was taken out of the game while playing for team USA in a World Cup Qualifying match against Honduras. The athlete will require surgery to repair the lisfranc joint and will be out for 4-6 months. Haven’t heard of a Lisfranc injury before? While […]
The Brooklyn Nets basketball player, Jeremy Lin had to sit out the rest of the game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, March 19th. After only a few minutes of game play in the first quarter, the Nets’ point guard suffered a sprain on the right ankle after landing on another athlete’s ankle. While he […]
Our feet and ankles are made up of many bones so it’s important to keep them healthy so that we can stay mobile. Children are more prone to develop a bone infection than adults because their bones are still developing. This means that their bones carry more blood as they develop, and therefore are more […]
What are they? Plantar Warts, also known as verrucas, can affect both adults and children. These types of warts are caused by some strains of human papilloma viruses (HPV) that enter the skin through cuts or scrapes on the bottom of the feet. Since they survive in warm, moist environments, walking barefoot on dirty surfaces, […]
If you’ve watched figure skating professionals perform, you can only describe it with terms like elegant, graceful, and beautiful. They make it seems so simple and easy, but the reality is that it takes months and years of practice to get it all right. Even hockey players can walk and glide about as if walking […]
Playing high-impact sports, having previous injuries, and wearing high heels are risks for ankle injuries. The best way to prevent ankle injuries is to improve the strength, balance, and flexibility of the muscles around the ankle. The following are exercises you can do to make your ankles less prone to injury: Stretching Exercises – These […]
Our bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin all need various nutrients to keep in tip-top shape. For feet especially, you need to have strong muscles and bones to prevent injury and pain that may come from natural wear and tear. While vitamin supplements can be helpful for those who might be lacking in some […]