Anyone who is involved in sports knows that there is always the risk of injury. Of course, it isn’t possible to prevent all injuries, but there are a variety of steps you can take to minimize the likelihood of sustaining an injury such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and ankle sprains. Ways to […]
With the lovely summer weather in full swing here in the greater Philadelphia area, many people are getting outdoors for exercise. One of the easiest and most popular exercises is running—it doesn’t require a lot of gear to get started, and you can pretty much run just about anywhere. Although running is great exercise, you […]
It can happen suddenly and unexpectedly when you’re out walking, running, playing tennis or other sports. You take an awkward step and roll over your foot, twisting your ankle. A minor sprain may just be an annoyance for a few days that responds well to rest. However, a severe ankle sprain can be disabling and […]
The 2017 NCAA’s major basketball tournament March Madness has officially begun! College basketball garners a lot of attention during these few weeks, and it is always a time of excitement, upsets, disappointments and triumph for many teams. For those who are unfamiliar with college basketball, 64 teams are divided into their geographic regions (Midwest, West, […]
The winter season is an exciting time for winter sport enthusiasts and each year, millions of people venture to ski slopes, mountains and skating rinks for some fun. Although these activities can be full of fun and great memories, foot injuries such as ankle sprains, strains, dislocations, and fractures commonly occur. In many cases, injuries […]
Football season has officially started, and we are already hearing about injuries and players who are unfortunately out for the rest of the season. Despite rigorous training and care, a high contact sport like football leads to unexpected injuries, especially in the feet and ankles. The most common injuries are: Ankle sprains – Running, jumping, […]
Although the Rio Olympics are officially over, there is no doubt that people are still feeling the overwhelming inspiration, pride, and courage that the Olympic athletes brought to people all over the world. Behind the happiness, joy, and positive experiences that comes from making it to the Olympics lie many years of hardship, training, and […]
If you or a family member suffers from heel pain or joint pain from damaged or inflamed tendons, you know frustrating it is to achieve relief. You may have tried one treatment after another with no real healing. Your Next Step now offers Tenex Health TX™ technology, a minimally-invasive procedure that removes damaged tissue and […]
Are you one of the more than 10 million Americans who suffers from severe joint pain due to damaged tendons? In addition to being extremely painful, this condition keeps patients from their normal activities because it limits the joint’s range of motion. Enter modern medical technology! In collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, Tenex Health has […]
If you have pain in the toes or the ball of your foot, especially when walking barefoot or during exercise, you may have metatarsalgia, a chronic inflammation condition. Each foot has 5 metatarsal bones that run from the ankle to the toes. Over time, because of repeated impact and pressure, these bones can become stressed […]
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