If you’re an athlete, any major injury can seem like a major setback. At best, you’ll be on the sidelines for a few days — and at worst, you’ll never play again. It’s not unusual for the athletes I treat to be bummed about being hurt. I get it — missing practices, competitions and training…
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What to expect during an arthroscopy
In June, word spread that Robbie Rogers, a beloved defender for the LA Galaxy, would have to sit out of play for at least six weeks. His reason? An arthroscopic surgery on his ankle. “I am really sorry I won’t be playing tomorrow at our pride game, I had surgery on my ankle and will…
Continue reading…Four foot and ankle issues you should never ignore
“Toughen up!” “Push through it!” “Pull it together!” For generations, these phrases have been yelled by coaches, parents, teammates and more from Brooklyn basketball courts to ice rinks upstate. And, as a nation, we celebrate athletes who persevere through the pain to win big, remembering them as legends as the years pass. It’s no wonder…
Continue reading…What Athletes Should Know about Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Ankle pain. Tenderness and swelling. Recurrent popping sensations. Weakness and instability. These ailments might seem common among athletes—and you might feel inclined to “toughen up” and push through the pain when they occur. But if you play a sport that requires constant motion (think running, football, soccer, baseball or basketball) and are experiencing these symptoms,…
Continue reading…High Heels, High Price
High heels have long been glamorized as a definition of femininity, poise, and grace. Women concerned with fashion covet designer brands. They pair them with dresses, skirts, suits and even bikinis. Models, beauty queens and business women wear them. In short (or tall), a great many women love high heels. But platforms, stilettos and wedges…
Continue reading…Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
What role do PRPs play in healing? In recent years, a great deal of attention has been paid to the potential of platelet-rich plasma injections to speed healing from injuries and successfully hasten postsurgical recovery. Famous athletes, such as Tiger Woods, have received PRP for common sports injuries, such as chronic tendon injuries. Many athletes…
Continue reading…The Achilles Tendon: What is it and How Do I Know if Mine is Hurt?
Ancient Greek culture tells the story of Achilles, a hero of the Trojan War and protagonist of the Iliad, whose biggest weakness, and ultimate downfall, was the place on his heel where his mother held on to him as she dipped him into the River Styx to try and make him immortal. This story, passed…
Continue reading…Foot Pain: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment and Prevention Why do so many people suffer from foot pain?
Because of the complexity of the structure of the foot, which is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and 120 muscles, ligaments and nerves, and because the feet bear our whole body weight a good deal of the time, it is not surprising that foot pain is a common problem. As a matter of…
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