Sports Safety
Winter Sports and Foot Protection
Winter is a time to be active in sporting activities. When participating in winter activities such as hockey and ice skating, it is important that your footwear is fitted properly. With everyday shoes, it is suggested to have some extra room, but when wearing ice skates, it’s important that the boots are fitted snugly. The toes should just…
Read MoreBack To School Sports And Foot Health
Sports teach children a lot of great skills, but they can also cause injuries. In fact, one out of every three childhood injuries are a result of a sports-related activity. And the most common areas injured by young athletes are the ankle and the knee. With school sports starting up, injuries may be more common.…
Read MoreStay Active This Spring While Keeping Foot Health Top Of Mind
As the weather warms up and the outdoors begins to look more inviting, our thoughts naturally start heading toward outside activities. It’s important to care for our entire bodies, though, so keeping foot health top of mind while you’re staying active this spring is a good idea. The U.S. Department of Health recommends that adults…
Read MoreHow To Prevent Spring Sports Injuries To The Ankle And Foot
Spring sports are here as the weather warms up. That also means the likelihood of spring sports injuries related to the ankle and foot is increasing. Fortunately, a little bit of prevention goes a long way. Injuries can happen at any time. In fact, statistics show that 90 percent of student athletes have reported receiving…
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