Trevor Daley of the Pittsburgh Penguins sustained a broken ankle injury after colliding with Ryan Callahan of Tampa Bay in Game 4 in May. Daley will be out for the rest of the playoffs as he is recovering, and defenseman Olli Maatta replaced Daley. Broken ankles need... Read more
For hundreds of years, women have been wearing various kinds of high-heels for aesthetic reasons. Women who wear high-heels appear to be taller and have longer and thinner legs, and the wearer’s gait and posture changes. Though high-heels have had an association with... Read more
Hyperhidrosis can be categorized either as primary or secondary. Primary hyperhidrosis is characterized as affecting the hands, underarms, and the feet. Secondary is caused by an underlying medical condition such as diabetes or a hormonal disease. Both primary and... Read more
Hyperhidrosis of the feet, also termed plantar hyperhidrosis, is characterized by excessive sweating of the feet that is can be onset by any cause, such as exercise, fever, or anxiety. Most people suffering from hyperhidrosis of the feet also experience hyperhidrosis... Read more
Achilles tendon injuries, or tendinopathy, “[are] one of the most common causes of pain felt behind the heel and up the back of the ankle when walking or running.” Achilles tendon injuries are more likely to develop in those who participate in extensive physical... Read more
