UFAI Sports Medicine Articles Archive

Many of these sports-related injuries can be prevented simply by doing a few warm-up exercises before a workout. Learn what our experts have to say.

Colin, 11, isn’t like the rest of his family. While his sister and brother are happy to read a book or play indoors on the iPad, Colin is always on his feet.  Between flag football, soccer, and field hockey, “there’s no sport he won’t play,” says his Mom. Even the nagging pain in his heels can’t slow him down. “Doctors read more »

Okay, so the holidays are over, or sadly your trip to Italy (yum, Italy!). And the scale tells you that you’ve put way more effort into eating than exercising. What to do? Certainly, many of us try to lose the extra pounds by exercising more or perhaps by trying out new workout regimens. And that is when we learn that read more »

What’s an Os Trigonum? An os trigonum is a non-utilitarian piece of bone that usually rests peacefully at the back of some peoples’ feet. Ordinarily, an os trigonum is a harmless anomaly. However, if you punt a football, kick a soccer ball, swim using a butterfly kick, or go en pointe as a ballet dancer, that little hunk of bone read more »

Sanders isn't the only prominent NFL player whose career was hindered by the injury commonly known as "turf toe". Darren McFadden (Oakland Raiders running back), Charles Woodson (Raiders and Green Bay Packers defensive back), and Jack Lambert (Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker) are among turf toe victims

While biking is one of the best low-impact sports, stress injuries, including plantar fasciitis, are rather common. Learn how to ride without heel pain!

A study published in May suggested that players who slide headfirst increased their risk of injury as compared with those who lead with their feet.

Couples who live together come to share similar communities of bodily bacteria — especially on the feet. Read the full article at: www.nytimes.com

Foot odor? No problem. Soak your feet in a solution of 1/2 cup sea salt and 4–6 cups warm water for 15 minutes. Pat your feet dry, and be free of smelly feet.

Imagine yourself trying out a new running trail, and you come to a crossroads. On the left, a paved sidewalk circling a park. On the right, a dirt path patted out around a pond. Which path would be easier on your body? The answer, it turns out, is not as easy as you might think. “Many runners believe that they’re read more »