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RICE Best Treatment For Injuries
Posted in: Ankles and Feet and RICES
December 16, 2006
Flexed Tendon Can Ail A Heel
Posted in: Ankles and Feet
November 04, 2006
The Achilles tendon is the large band that connects the calf muscles to your heel bone. Achilles tendonitis occurs when this band becomes irritated or inflamed. The symptoms of Achilles tendonitis can come on gradually, or following a day of...More
Don't Delay Treatment for Ankle Injuries
Posted in: Ankles and Feet
November 02, 2006
If you fall on the ice and hurt your ankle this winter, don’t put off waiting to see a doctor. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons warns that seeking immediate care can prevent longer-term ankle problems. Newswise —...More
Slowing Down For Foot And Ankle Injuries
Posted in: Ankles and Feet
September 11, 2006
By Kristen Gerencher, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Feet and ankles are vulnerable to injury in sports such as soccer, dancing and basketball, but it's also possible to break a foot off the playing field -- in my case, by...More
Sprained Ankles And Kids
Posted in: Ankles and Feet and RICES
July 30, 2006
As school time approaches for many children and teens, kids are out more on playground equipment and training for sports begins. When injuries occur, parents face the age-old debate: Do I bring my child to the doctor or try to...More
Don't Let Your Feet Ruin Your Day at the Beach
Posted in: Ankles and Feet
July 02, 2006
CHICAGO, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of Americans hit the beach over the July Fourth weekend, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) offers these foot safety tips. Puncture wounds and cuts: Wear shoes to protect your...More
The Good Foot Guide
Posted in: Ankles and Feet
June 22, 2006
We're all watching Wayne's -- but spare a thought for your own feet too. Jayne Dawson reports The most attention the majority of us pay to our feet is to make sure our toenails are in order, but considering the...More
How Not To Be Hamstrung By Hamstring
Posted in: Ankles and Feet
June 18, 2006
The instant I leapt to catch a high-flying Frisbee, I felt a rip high inside the back of my leg, like a bungee cord fraying but not quite snapping. Before I hit the ground I knew I'd shredded a hamstring....More
House Call: Plantar Fasciitis
Posted in: Ankles and Feet
April 21, 2006
The classic sign: severe pain with the first few steps in the morning or when starting any activity from rest. The pain tends to decrease after several steps or a warm up. Some people also may have pain after prolonged...More
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