Got an Itch?
Got an itch? So, your friend told you about this great new soap. The smell is awesome and it is just terrific. You run out and buy it. And it is heavenly. It smells so good and it makes you feel great. And then… You suddenly notice that your feet itch. They not only itch […]
Wow! That Hammer Fell on Your Toe
Let’s talk broken toes. Doesn’t sound like a fun topic, right? Like the ankle sprains we talked about last week, there is a possibility that there was something klutzy involved with a broken toe. There are generally two types of toe fractures or broken toes. One is from repetitive stress, like when a runner suddenly […]
Did you fall?
Last week we talked about high ankle sprains. Most high ankle sprains happen to athletes or those playing sports like basketball, football, or soccer. But what about the rest of us? If you are like me, you will just sprain your ankle. Not to belittle a sprained ankle because they hurt and are exceedingly inconvenient. […]
High Ankle Sprains
Is this your favorite part of the Super Bowl? This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday. This could mean one of three things to you. It could mean that there could be a good football game with more of a party than usual or it could mean that there will be some great new commercials to […]
Achilles and His Tendon
So, why is it called the Achilles tendon anyway? I am so glad you asked. Achilles was a hero in Greek mythology. When Achilles was born, his mother, Thetis wanted him to be immortal. She took the baby and dipped him in the River Styx. She held him by his heel and dipped the rest […]