Imagine this, hurricane Irma bearing down on the Tampa Bay area, and three Philadelphia natives are huddled around a TV in a boarded up room hoping the power just waits to go out until after the game! Fortunately, the game had a happy ending, with a crucial divisional win for the Eagles. Unfortunately, the hurricane […]
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Fall isn’t far away with baseball season winding down, football season on the cusp of beginning and the rumblings of hockey and basketball season around the corner! Millions of people across the globe tune in night in and night out to watch their favorite teams participate in their rigorous sporting events. Do you ever sit
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Odell Beckham Jr. is regarded as one of the best wide receivers in football. Like him or not (not from this eagles fan) his speed and agility can leave a defense dazzled. Unfortunately for Giants fans and Odell, during their last preseason game with the Browns he injured his ankle. The official report is, his
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Carli Lloyd is arguably the best women’s soccer player on the planet, but she now finds herself on the sidelines due to an injured ankle. While jumping for a cross, Lloyd landed on one of the opposing player’s feet and rolled her ankle. Injuries like this are not uncommon in soccer and basketball, and can
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The poor 76ers can’t seem to catch a break. First it was Joel Embiid’s broken navicular bone, then it was Ben Simmons Jones fracture. Even Dario Saric dealt with plantar fasciitis during his rookie season and now their #1 overall pick Markelle Fultz sprained his ankle. Luckily for the 76ers, I’m a huge fan, as
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It’s that time of year again where people across the country light those fireworks to show their loyalty to our fine country. With the adrenaline rushing most are not thinking of potential problems that could arise with the wrong step. It is not uncommon for people to step on a firecracker to put it out,
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Recently Swiss Egyptologists dug up an ancient prosthetic device…a big toe! It is estimated that the fake toe is around 3,000 years old. Not only is this impressive considering the age and time period it was found, but it also holds significant relevance in today’s modern medicine. Prosthetic devices for the big toe in today’s
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Because of our location in the Tampa Bay area it is common to come across injuries suffered at the beach, or more specifically, in the water. Other than common injuries one could suffer while frolicking on the beach or in the water, other overlooked injuries include that of our water bound friends! Whether it’s a
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Podiatrist are specialists in all things of the lower extremity, specifically from the knee down to the toes. However, also examining and evaluating a patient’s gait (the way he or she walks) is very important too, especially in the geriatric population! Whether you, your parents or grandparents are using a cane/walker or not, stability is
It is not uncommon for professional athletes to pursue natural regenerative medicine to help treat ailments as a way to avoid surgery or potentially long term pain. Oubre was hampered by knee pain during the Wizards post season run and turned to PRP for relief. PRP, also known as Platelet Rich Plasma, is an alternative
