Ankle sprains are very common and after they happen once, they frequently happen again. They can also be very painful, so painful that you may be certain you broke your ankle. The most common type of sprain is called an inversion sprain, when you twist your ankle...
Hooray! Golf season is finally here. But be careful to avoid these golf swing issues that can potentially cause foot pain or even surgery. The Golf Swing and Big Toe Joint Pain When you swing a golf club, your weight shifts to your front foot. It’s actually your...
Taking a casual attitude toward a sprained ankle may lead to crippling pain. You may also get limited range of motion, ankle instability (with possibility of re-injury) and arthritis. Sprained ankles are serious business. A Sprained Ankle often means a Broken Bone...
How to get Foot and Ankle Emergencies Treated Faster Merry Christmas from all of us here at Hollowbrook Foot Specialists. We hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe Christmas season. But if you have any foot or ankle emergencies, here are some tips to help you get...
Wearing a lace-up ankle brace can reduce the number of ankle injuries, especially in youth sports such as basketball and football. Ankle sprains, especially severe sprains, can take a long time to heal – usually weeks, and sometimes months – and can require therapy or...