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Sprains and strains
Sprains and strains
Sprains and strains are very common injuries, especially in the world of athletics.
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent injuries seen by doctors
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries seen by primary care physicians.
It's time to buy school shoes
It's time to buy school shoes
It's almost time for school to reopen and parents are busy buying and checking school supplies from their shopping lists. Even though most parents don't think about it, it is critical for them to remember that school shoes are one of the most important purchases they will make for their children this school year.
Season high for 'Buddy'
Season high for 'Buddy'
Bahamian professional basketball player with the Indiana Pacers Chavano 'Buddy' Hield scored a season and team-high 31 points on Wednesday night, but his squad dropped a 119-113 loss to the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.
Chronic ankle instability
Chronic ankle instability
Ankle instability is an old topic with increasing importance because it is often underdiagnosed. Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring giving way of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle.
My swollen feet
My swollen feet
Swollen ankles and feet are common complaints and are not usually cause for major concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could be a sign of serious health problems. Here are some possible causes of foot and ankle swelling, what to do about it and when to see the doctor or podiatrist:
Elijah Mitchell nets a goal in season opener
Elijah Mitchell nets a goal in season opener
It was the start that Bahamian soccer player Elijah Mitchell wanted for his collegiate soccer career as he scored the first goal for his team, the Birmingham Southern College Panthers, in their 2021 campaign. Playing in front of their home crowd at the Goldfarb Field Berylson Soccer Park in Birmingham, Alabama, the Panthers took down the Huntingdon College Hawks, 4-0, on Wednesday night.
After wearing flip-flops all summer, students can head back to school with painful feet
After wearing flip-flops all summer, students can head back to school with painful feet
The sounds of back-to-school season include the ringing of school bells; slamming of doors; noisy school hallways and cafeterias; and the loud moans and groans of students over tests, homework, physical education and, increasingly, their aching feet.
Obesity and your feet
Dance injuries to the foot and ankle
Dance injuries to the foot and ankle
We have all sat and watched a beautiful ballerina or an Olympic gymnast perform, and applauded at the end of the performance.