Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins complained of pain in his left foot earlier in the offseason. After having his foot checked out, it was revealed that the pain he felt was due to a stress fracture. Watkins is recovering from foot surgery and says he is... Read more
Stress fractures are small breaks in the bone that are caused by repetitive stress. They typically occur due to overuse, forcing the bones of the foot or ankle to continually absorb the full impact of each step someone takes. Stress fractures can also be caused by... Read more
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
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body. Its purpose is to connect the lower leg muscles and calf to the heel of the foot. This tendon is responsible for facilitating all types of movement, like walking and running. This tendon provides an... Read more
As our children are transitioning into competitive sports with the changing of seasons, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) suggests that parents “take the necessary precautions to prevent foot and ankle injuries that can occur when going from... Read more
Foot and ankle injuries are common among people who participate in sports. Several factors contribute to this. They include failing to stretch or warm up properly, not wearing the proper type of shoe and not taping or providing other types of support for the ankle or... Read more