At Healthy Feet Podiatry we pride ourselves on treating patients of all ages. A very common problem we see in children is general foot pain. It is assumed that foot pain is normal in kids and is usually written off as “growing pains;” however, foot pain is not normal and should not be dismissed. Two […]
After a late challenge from Wales defender Neil Taylor, the Republic of Ireland will be without their captain for the foreseeable future. Coleman suffered both a tibial and fibular fracture after the tackle, also known as a bimalleolar fracture. Obviously a fracture of this magnitude will cause an extensive and lengthy recovery for the Irishman. […]
Detroit Tigers outfielder, J.D. Martinez, injured his foot while trying to make a catch during a spring training game. A CT Scan verified the injury to the Lisfranc joint. Not only could this injury have implications on the Tigers to start the season, but it could potentially have long term affects to Martinez as well. […]
Basketball sensation and soon to be superstar of my beloved Philadelphia 76ers will miss his entire rookie campaign battling back from a foot fracture. Simmons, who suffered the dreaded Jones fracture during training camp, recently found out via CT Scan that his foot fracture has not healed as much as expected. Jones fractures can be […]
One of the most common problems encountered in our podiatry office is fungus of the toenails. How exactly does someone get fungus, and why is it common in athletes? The fungus is an opportunistic organism that will attack the nail after any type of injury or trauma to the toenail. Whether it be from a […]
In a recent game against the Montreal Canadians Artem Anisimov had an opponent fall on his leg causing an injury. He was spotted recently in a walking boot and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. When the NHL discusses player injuries they always use the vague proverbial “lower body injury” diagnosis. Based on the facts […]
Harry Kane injured his right ankle in a recent match. This is the same ankle that kept him out 10 games earlier this season. Based on preliminary reports it sounds as though Kane has a history of injury to his ankle ligaments; specifically the lateral collateral ankle ligaments (the ligaments on the outside of the […]
University of Washington defensive back Sidney Jones suffered a lower leg injury while performing for NFL scouts during workouts. Jones was predicted by many experts to be drafted in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. Reports surfaced that the injury is an Achilles Tendon rupture, which can be a devastating injury for anyone, […]
Charlie Tilson, the young centerfielder of the White Sox will start the MLB season on the disabled list as he recovers from a stress fracture in his foot. The most common area for stress fractures to occur in the foot are the metatarsals (right behind the toes), specifically the 2nd metatarsal. A stress fracture typically […]
Sharpshooter Kyler Korver will be missing at least one game due to having soreness in his foot. Basketball can be a very grueling and physically demanding sport especially on the feet. Never mind the overall massive size of these athletes but the constant jumping and pushing off can cause strain on the feet. One common […]