Ouch! My raking back! Nationwide there will be thousands of people that will end up in the emergency room over the next 4 weeks with injuries from raking leaves or shoveling snow. When you are out cleaning up your yard this fall here are some tips to keep in mind: Wear gloves to…
Plantar Fascia is a long, thin ligament that lies directly beneath the skin on the bottom of your foot. It connects the heel to the front of your foot and supports the arch of your foot. Increasing risk factors include: Between age 40-60 More frequent in women Repetitive impact (long distance running) Over weight Flat…
You have a cast… Now what do you do? http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/general/cast-care
You crossed the finish line and have your first marathon complete. Now what.. Resist the urge to plop down on the ground – your legs will stiffen up right away if you do. Walk around for at least 10 minutes to bring your heart rate down safely and avoid the risk…
Do you sit in front of a computer for long periods of time? Do you work at a desk all day? Here are some tips to creating a workstation to avoid health consequences. Make sure your chair height is adjusted correctly. You should be able to sit on the chair and have your feet flat…
It’s time for basketball… Who hasn’t shot hoops once or twice in their live? Basketball is a great sport but as all sports, it does not come without risk of injury. We typically see everything from ankle sprains, jammed fingers, knee injuries to fractures. As each injury is different so are the…
There are more young athletes participating in sports today than ever before. Young athletes require specific coaching, conditioning, and medical care. Coaches and parents have a huge responsibility in carrying and conditioning for young athletes. The need to be able to access early signs of an injury by noticing a limp or holding an arm…
