Are Your Summer Shoes Hurting Your Feet?
Wearing the wrong type of shoe can start to really do a number on your feet. Our feet are one of the most important parts of our body that you rely on constantly throughout the day. We will be discussing different types of shoes and how they can affect the overall health of your feet. Flip-Flops First, we have to dive into one of the most popular summer shoe choices with flip-flops. These are such a popular choice because of how freeing it feels to have your feet exposed in those hot summer months. The reason we started with this …
Is CrossFit Safe?
CrossFit has gained popularity at a rapid pace since it came to the main stage in 2007. This type of training has now become a four-billion-dollar industry in the United States. In just about every city, you are destined to find some CrossFit dedicated gym. Because it has become so popular that it has also come with many criticisms from people who believe this type of training can be harmful to your health. Just like any other workout routine, you need to make sure it is done correctly and safely. Proper Form is Very Important One big reason CrossFit is …
Tips for Preventing Water Sport Injuries
As the weather starts to warm up, people begin to flock for water at their local beach or lake for outdoor activities and fun under the sun. Every year, there seems to be some new device or accessory that increases the diversity of what you can do on the water. Because of that, water sports have always carried significant health risks and can be very dangerous when the correct safety steps are not taken to make sure they are safe. Know Your Limits The first way to be safer on the water is to know your own limits. Watching someone …
Do I Have Golfer’s Elbow?
People that golf regularly will eventually be susceptible to some type of sports-related injury that demands attention. A very common type of golf-related injury is known as Medial Epicondylitis or Golfer’s Elbow for short. This type of injury can affect anyone from amateurs playing for fun on the weekend all the way to the best golfers in the world. Watch this video on Golfer’s Elbow by Mark Leber, MD (one of our Orthopedic Hand & Wrist Surgeons) Tiger Woods has repeatedly had to deal with this issue in the past that has kept him from performing his best. The symptoms …
Five Reasons to Not Delay Your Orthopedic Care
If the events of COVID-19 and everything that followed have shown us anything, it is that we cannot take our health for granted. While now might not be the time you are thinking much about your orthopedic health, it is not something to neglect at any time. Whether you are experiencing issues or not, there are some significant reasons why you should not neglect your orthopedic care and keep track of appointments. Here are five reasons why you should keep not delay your orthopedic care, no matter what is happening in the world: Guaranteed Safety Measures The global pandemic has …
Staying Healthy in 2021
2020 was a year nobody will ever forget. Chances are it changed your life more than one way. Now that we are into 2021, a big portion of adults in America is ready for a change by taking 2021 head-on and moving on from the past. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were forced to adjust how we live life, and that may have had a negative impact on our physical and mental health. There are a few steps you can start taking today to get you to a healthier version of yourself in 2021. Visit the doctor Countless …
Five Tips Before Getting a Second Opinion
Medical decisions are something most people will have to face several times throughout their life. It is something that can be very stressful and needs to be carefully thought out before anything is decided. If you have ever been told by a doctor that to proceed, you need some kind of surgery or operation; you need to take what they are saying and consider getting a second opinion on the matter. These are stressful decisions in your life. Getting a second opinion can be highly beneficial to make your life easier and more stress-free. Every doctor pursues treatment in different …
Tips for Taking Care of Your Feet
Our feet really are one of the most important parts of our body. We constantly use them every day we are alive. They determine where we can go, how quickly we can get there and are among the most important factors of having a good quality of life. Most people would be surprised to know that our feet make up one-quarter of all the bones in our body. Here are some simple steps you can take to taking better care of your feet. Shoe selection is key Many people do not know this, but all the shoe brands that are …
Sprain versus Strain by Jason Patterson, MD
A sprain and a strain, they’re the same thing, right? Although they sound very similar and are often treated similarly, they are in fact different injuries. Before understanding the difference between sprain and strain, it’s important to understand the difference between ligaments, tendons and muscles. What are ligaments, tendons and muscles and how do they work together? A ligament is connective tissue that connects one bone to another. They are found near moving bones (a joint) and primarily provide stability to the joint so that the motion is controlled and smooth. Examples are ankle ligaments between the leg and the …
Total Ankle Replacement by Jason Patterson, MD
What is ankle arthritis? Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability. It is essentially a degenerative disease affecting the joints causing pain, stiffness, loss of function, and ultimately disability. The ankle is one of the more common joints that can be affected by arthritis. Unlike the hip or knee, ankle arthritis is typically brought on following a trauma or injury. This is referred to as post-traumatic arthritis. However osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis from conditions such as rheumatoid or gout can also affect the ankle. What are the conservative treatment options? Early on, ankle arthritis is typically treated conservatively …