Running Tips To Keep You On The Roads Injury prevention is an important topic for runners at every level, from beginners to long-time veterans. Louisville orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician Dr. Stacie Grossfeld has many years of experience treating common running injuries and helping runners continue to enjoy the sport they love. In this… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Foot and Ankle Injuries
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Videos
Plantar fasciitis is a common medical condition that causes heel pain and foot discomfort. Your plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue that is responsible for connecting your heel bone to your toes. When this area becomes strained, the fascia weakens and begins to swell. Most people notice this type of heel pain immediately… Read more »
Suffering from Foot Pain? Here’s an Overview of 7 Common Foot Injuries
Your feet are responsible for many different functions. These flexible, complex structures are comprised of several different components including tendons, muscles, joints, bones and tissue. All of these important pieces work together to help us perform many different physical activities and navigate through life. 7 Common Medical Conditions That Cause Foot Pain Foot health is extremely… Read more »
Achilles Injury and Genetics
If you’ve ever had an Achilles injury, you know how painful these can be. Oftentimes Achilles injuries are accompanied by extreme pain shooting through the back of the foot and heel, tenderness and swelling. Stiffness, loss of mobility and sometimes popping noises are also typical if you’ve torn or ruptured your Achilles tendon. This springy… Read more »
Achilles Tendon Rupture
What Gender is more likely to experience an Achilles Tendon Rupture? When it comes to an Achilles tendon injury, men are more likely than women to tear their Achilles tendon. It is important to note, though, that the Achilles tendon rupture rate is increasing for both men and women. The Achilles tendon is the biggest tendon in… Read more »
Best Shoes for Travel
5 Tips for the Best Shoes for Travel – Whether you are going on vacation, or traveling for business, learn 5 helpful tips for the best shoes to pack for travel. 1. Bring shoes you can slip in and out of easily. If you are flying, this is especially helpful at the airport, making it easier… Read more »
What Are Orthotics including Custom Orthotics?
An orthotic is a device that is placed inside your shoe to help correct foot malalignment. An orthotic, including custom orthotics, is a supportive insert that fits into your shoe. Orthotics can help people with foot pain and common foot conditions such as: plantar fascitiis, foot pronation, patella femoral pain, bunion deformities, metatarsalgia, posterior tibialis tendinitis, posterior tibialis… Read more »
Foot Bones Quiz
How Much Do You Know About The Bones In Your Feet? Take this quiz about foot bones and find out! Q 1. How many bones are in your foot? A. 26 Q 2. Can you name all the bones in the foot? A. Calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuneiforms, cuboid , metatarsals, proximal phalanx, middle phalanx and distal… Read more »
Do You Have Foot Pain? It’s “Be Good To Your Feet Month” At Orthopaedic Specialists
Louisville’s Orthopaedic Specialists is celebrating “Be Good To Your Feet Month” to offer some relief to those suffering from foot pain. Board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician Dr. Stacie Grossfeld is focusing on the importance of healthy feet and foot care to eliminate foot pain during the month of October. With 26 bones in… Read more »
Suffering from an Ankle Sprain?
Did you know that an ankle sprain is one of the most common types of injuries? People of all ages may experience an ankle sprain and they can be very painful, even making it walking difficult. Ankle sprains are generally graded by severity ranging from a grade 1 ankle sprain which is less severe to a… Read more »
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