You can augment support by either increasing control of the foot from below or reducing the load. If you are overweight a loss of as little as 5 pounds can give dramatic results. Foot supports or prescription orthotics control the foot from in the shoe. If you are in sever pain and this condition is interfering with your daily life see a Podiatrist immediately. Continue Reading
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower took her first steps on her new prosthetic test legs Monday. Ireland Nugent has been in a wheelchair and has undergone seven surgeries since the April 11 accident. Continue Reading
New York’s general manager, Brian Cashman, announced that Jeter has a new crack in his previously healed left ankle. He also added that he won’t return until after All-Star break. The discovery was made when Jeter made an unscheduled visit to an ankle specialist, after minimizing his workouts last weekend. Continue Reading
Kobe Bryant will miss games due to a severe ankle sprain which he sustained during the closing seconds in the Lakers loss to Atlanta back in March, according to Lakers. The injury was reminiscent to the sprain that he had dealt with since the 2000 playoffs, according to Bryant. Continue Reading