A sport for many children is essential during childhood and is an enjoyable physical activity while staying fit and healthy. However, young athletes who sustain extreme preparation for particular sports are more likely to suffer from stress fractures.

Athletes as young as 12 or 13 years old are beginning to suffer from fractures and other foot related problems that might be brought with them into adulthood. In the study conducted by Loyola University Medical Center, 70 percent of youngsters were likely to suffer injuries due to overuse of their feet. “We should be cautious about intense specialization in one sport before and during adolescence," said Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, sports medicine physician at Loyola University.

Dealing with a stress fracture can be a painful endeavor. Treatment and recovery can be aided with the help of a podiatrist like Dr. Jack Gorman of Bux-Mont Foot & Ankle Care Centers.  Dr. Gorman can help by examining the stress fracture and determining the best course of treatment.

Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

The Stress Fractures occur on the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use.  Then the feet and ankles lose support when walking or running from the impact of the ground. Since there is no protection the bones receive the full impact of each step.

What are Stress Fractures?

Stress fractures are common among individuals whose daily activities cause great impact on the feet and ankles.

Stress factors are most common among:

-runners                                 
-people affected with Osteoporosis
-gymnastics

Symptoms

Pain from the fractures occur in the area of the fractures, and can be constant or intermittent. It will often cause sharp or dull pain with swelling and tenderness.

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Jennifer Hudson lost a significant amount of weight.The Award winning singer achieves this through the help of Weight Watchers.

This change to her daily routine allowed Hudson to experience some pain relief in her feet, making it calmer to walk longer distances and to also wear heels. “Normally, I would take off my shoes off on the red carpet because my feet hurt so bad. And it was the weight. But now that’s all I’m wearing. It used to be flats, now it’s all heels. So, that’s a drastic change,” said the actress in a HuffPost Celebrity interview.  

Experts on the illness blame excessive eating and drinking for the increase in those prone to obesity.  Your feet are an important part of your body, and if you think you may have sustained a foot injury or developed a foot illness due to weight you should seek out the care of a podiatrist like Dr. Jack Gorman of Bux-Mont Foot & Ankle Care Centers. Dr. Gorman can diagnose your condition as well as provide you with treatment options that work for you.

Obesity and your Feet

Since your feet are what support your entire weight when standing, any additional weight can result in pain and swelling.

Problems & Complications

Extra Weight – Even putting on just a few extra pounds could create serious complications for your feet.

Diabetes – People who are overweight are at serious risk of developing type-2 diabetes, which has an impact on your feet.

Plantar fasciitis – Pressure and stress that is placed on muscles, joints, and tendons can trigger this, which is an inflammation of tissue along the bottom of the foot. 

Solutions 

Footwear – Specially made footwear that supports your joints, arches, and ankles, and allows room for good circulation is a great option to mitigate pressure and pain.

Orthotics – These special inserts are inserted into shoes to absorb shock and also support your arches to keep your feet properly aligned.

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Adil Rami aggravated his foot injury after performing a ‘Gangnam Style’ dance routine at a charity concert, according to the London Metro.

The 27-year-old angered officials at a Spanish club, after video footage was seen of the France international taking part in the dance acts of Psy. Fans of the Valencia defender are said to be upset with his injury setback. Reports in the Spanish Media say that Rami is unable to train due to severe blisters all over his feet, which can be a result of his dancing.

Having blisters on your feet can cause discomfort, and lead to pain. If you believe you have a foot blister and are experiencing pain the affected area it is best to seek a podiatrist such as Dr. Jack Gorman of Bux-Mont Foot & Ankle Care Centers can examine your feet and work with you to provide the appropriate treatment options to ensure safe foot recovery.

Blisters on the Feet

When tight or ill fitting footwear is worn, many times a foot blister may develop. Blisters can even develop by constant rubbing from the shoe, often times leading to pain.

What is a Foot Blister?

A foot blister is a small pocket that is filled with fluid, forming on the upper most layer of the skin. Blisters are filled with clear fluid, and may lead to drainage of blood or pus if the area has become infected.

How do they Form?

Blisters of the feet are almost always the result of shoe rubbing and constant friction of the skin and material. Long periods of walking in shoes, sandals, or boots which don’t fit properly can result in a blister. Those who often have moisture or humidity in the feet are prone to blister formation easily.

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Atlantic Hawks combo guard Devin Harris is likely to return to the lineup Wednesday. This comes after missing three straight games due to a problematic toe on his left foot.

Harris received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his toe in the beginning of April. It was the second PRP injection shot he received this season, acquiring one back in the All-Star break. “It helps,” stated Harris to the Atlantic Journal-Constitution.“ It’s sore for two or three days but when the soreness goes away and the swelling goes away you can see my movement after the All-Star break was a lot better.”

Many athletes like Harris suffer similar injuries of the feet, and need immediate attention. Whether the pain is mild or severe a podiatrist such as Dr. Jack Gorman of Bux-Mont Foot & Ankle Care Centers can treat the feet with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. There are several treatments available for your feet depending on your condition. 

What is PRP?

Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, is blood taken from a patient and spun in a centrifuge, concentrating the amount of platelets. The plasma is then re-injected into the site of injury or damage, assisting the body in repairing damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and tissue. PRP helps the body speed up in its healing process.

Uses of PRP

Injuries affecting the foot sometimes don’t heal properly because of poor blood circulation. The healing time slows down and recovery time is affected by poor blood supply. PRP injections will speed up recovery and resolve this issue.

Treatment

PRP is the first regenerative treatment for damaged muscles, tendons, and ligaments. No surgery needed. It is only applied with an insertion of a needle.

Ultrasound – An ultrasound is needed for proper placement of the platelets.

Injection – When the first injection is received, the patient will return to the doctor in about 2 to 3 weeks and monitor the recovery process.

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According to a research study issued in Footwear Science, only 20% of runners landed on their mid-foot or forefoot on a soft floor surface, while subjects running on a harder floor surface increased to 65%.

According to UMass running biomechanics group, a study showed most test subjects switching to a mid- or forefoot strike on the hard surface; the result indicated when running on hard surface versus soft EVA foam like material. Researchers believe runners tend to be forefoot strikers due to a mechanism to “reduce pain.”  

The biomechanics of the foot, ankle, and lower leg are essential to understanding the proper functioning of the lower leg and foot. If you suspect a problem with your biomechanics and believe it is causing foot pain, ankle pain, or walking instability, it is recommended to see a podiatrist, like Dr. Jack Gorman of Bux-Mont Foot & Ankle Care Centers for immediate consultation, care, and treatment options.

Biomechanics in Podiatry

Podiatric biomechanics is a particular sector of specialty podiatry with licensed practitioners who are trained to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and lower leg. Biomechanics deals with the forces that act against the body causing an interference with the biological structure and focuses on the movement of the ankle, the foot and the forces that interact with them.

A History of Biomechanics

- Biomechanics dates back to the BC era in Egypt where evidence of professional foot care has been recorded.
- In 1974 biomechanics gained a higher profile from the studies of Merton Root, who claimed that by changing or controlling the forces between the ankle and the foot, corrections or conditions could be implemented to gain strength and coordination to the area.

Modern technology improvements are based on past theories and therapeutic processes providing a better understanding of podiatry concepts for biomechanics. Computers provide accurate determinations about the forces, moments and patterns of the foot and lower legs with the most important information captured.

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