Did you ever wonder how Karate masters are able to kick through many stacked wooden boards and even concrete blocks? Well, simply put, after years of practice and increasing accuracy of the movement, it is possible to safely accomplish the astonishing. A very basic explanation is that a karate chop or kick, when performed correctly, […]
When it’s that time again to “fall back” one hour, it truly begins to feel like fall is in full swing. While the weather has been wishy washy, it is also starting to be colder, tempting us to turn up the heat and snuggle up on the couch with our pumpkin spice lattes. Colder weather […]
Feet are often the burden bearers of our bodies whenever we spend a lot of time doing physical activity. Wearing shoes for long periods of time, especially ill-fitting shoes, can lead to many foot complications. Corns and calluses can form as pressure is constantly exerted on the feet, while more serious foot conditions can result […]
TJ Warren of the Phoenix Suns will have to have season-ending surgery on his most recent foot injury. Warren suffered a broken foot injury and his status suggests he will be missing the rest of the 2015-6 season due to recovery. The 22-year-old is considered “the Suns’ third-leading scorer,” averaging 11.0 points per game. Foot […]
Freshman Walker Duncan was seen walking with crutches and his foot in a walking boot late January at the Dan Magill Tennis Courts. Duncan discovered he had sustained a stress reaction in his metatarsals, which will require recovery time off the tennis courts. He “was feeling some pain in my foot and I played through […]
For young football players, plantar fasciitis is one of the most dreaded career-ending conditions. At times, putting full weight on the leg can become problematic since the weight causes pain on the heel. Because it is an overuse injury, it said to occur due to weak muscles in the foot that can also result in […]
Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory disease that occurs most commonly in older adults. Adults who feel constant pain in their joints may find that they have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can restrict motion as well as wear down cartilage of the joints. Have your condition checked out by a podiatrist to have it properly diagnosed. Joint pain can […]
Columbus East sophomore Lizzy Frazier suffered a stress fracture in her ankle and shin while cross-country running and had to recover in a walking boot for about 9 weeks. Frazier is now “one of the top swimmers on the Olympians squad,” which competed at the Hoosier Hill Conference. Frazier, however, doesn’t let any injuries stop […]
Although Teen Vogue suggests against botox as a possible treatment option for acne, botox has long been viewed as a common treatment for controlling hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis, a condition described in which the body excessively sweats, which can be caused by various reasons, can be managed through the shrinking of pores. Botox helps shrink the oil […]
Christian Petracca, midfielder for the Melbourne Demons, suffered a broken toe injury during his Christmas break. Petracca will be on recovery for about a month, and afterwards will be getting back into shape. As a first-year AFL Rising Star, there are high expectations for Petracca. Petracca plans to continue strength training throughout his injury recovery. […]