Showing posts with label stress fracture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stress fracture. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Minimalist shoes increase risk of foot injury
New study finds that wearing minimalist running shoes, Vibram FiveFingers in particular, can lead to greater risk of bone injuries in the foot among runners. Slow transitions into minimalist shoes can help prevent injury. Always consult your podiatrist before changing to minimalist foot wear to keep your feet in the race.
Dr Kepich
Sarasota Foot Care Center
www.sarasotafootcarecenter.com
Monday, November 30, 2009
What is a Stress Reaction
Previously reported on this blog, I am both a foot doctor in Sarasota, Florida and a New York Giants football fan. The latest out of New York is that Eli Manning has more to worry about than his long suffering plantar fasciitis. Now it has been reported that Eli has a "stress reaction" in a bone called the cuboid bone of his foot.
Well, what is a "stress reaction?" In order to explain that I want you to think of a dimmer switch on a light. You see, a bone can be either broken or not, just like a light can either be on or off. That said, there are also the dimmer options. Using an MRI (a special medical device that takes images of the bones and soft tissues and feeds the results into a computer) a radiologist can add more options to the mix. Thinking of a spectrum, where one end is normal bone and the other is a broken bone, now we can add stress reaction and stress fracture.
Eli has a stress reaction. The treatment for this is rest, stiffer shoes and time. If he continues to play on this foot he can end up with a stress fracture (the next phase on the dimmer switch) or ultimately a fracture of his cuboid bone. If he does fracture the bone he is looking at 6 weeks of healing time, which basically means the season is over for him.
With Eli hurt and the Giants on a 5-game-out-of-6 losing streak the stress is affecting all Giants fans.
Committed to your health,
Dr. Craig Conti
Sarasota Foot Care Center
Sarasotafootcarecenter.com
Well, what is a "stress reaction?" In order to explain that I want you to think of a dimmer switch on a light. You see, a bone can be either broken or not, just like a light can either be on or off. That said, there are also the dimmer options. Using an MRI (a special medical device that takes images of the bones and soft tissues and feeds the results into a computer) a radiologist can add more options to the mix. Thinking of a spectrum, where one end is normal bone and the other is a broken bone, now we can add stress reaction and stress fracture.
Eli has a stress reaction. The treatment for this is rest, stiffer shoes and time. If he continues to play on this foot he can end up with a stress fracture (the next phase on the dimmer switch) or ultimately a fracture of his cuboid bone. If he does fracture the bone he is looking at 6 weeks of healing time, which basically means the season is over for him.
With Eli hurt and the Giants on a 5-game-out-of-6 losing streak the stress is affecting all Giants fans.
Committed to your health,
Dr. Craig Conti
Sarasota Foot Care Center
Sarasotafootcarecenter.com
Friday, January 2, 2009
Don't Let Foot Pain Stop Your New Year's Resoloution
Happy New Year! Now is a time of new beginnings. A time when we all look at our lives and try to make things better for next year. It also happens to be the end of the holiday season. A season that, on average, leads to 9 pounds of weight gain due to excessive holiday treats.
One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. I know I have made that resolution a few times myself. With 2/3 of the American population overweight, there is a good chance that you, or someone you know will resolve to lose some weight this year. One of the keys to any sensible weight lose program is aerobic exercise. For most of us this means walking, jogging or something of the sort. If you have not been exercising for a while and all of a sudden start a major work out campaign you can cause some serious foot pain. Don't let foot pain stop you from achieving your weight loss goals.
Tendonitis, heel pain and even stress fractures are very common in people who start a new work out program or who have recently increased their activity drastically. Be smart, start off gradually. Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Weight loss is a long process. You can't loose all the weight in one really long, hard run. I promise, I have tried it and it does not work. Start with 15 minute increments. You are going to be sore, but there is a big difference between sore and injured. Stretch out before and after you exercise and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Make sure you are wearing the proper shoe gear for your activity. You would not start a tennis program without a racket and you should not start a running program without a quality pair of running shoes.
If you have sharp pain in your feet or legs during exercise, stop. Don't try to run through the pain. If you have pain in your feet or legs that is beyond the usual muscle soreness call a podiatrist and have the problem evaluated.
Protect yourself and think long term. Remember, life is a marathon not a sprint! Good luck with your resolutions and I will see you in the gym.
Committed to your health,
Dr. Craig Conti
Sarasota Foot Care Center
http://www.sarasotafootcarecenter.com/
One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. I know I have made that resolution a few times myself. With 2/3 of the American population overweight, there is a good chance that you, or someone you know will resolve to lose some weight this year. One of the keys to any sensible weight lose program is aerobic exercise. For most of us this means walking, jogging or something of the sort. If you have not been exercising for a while and all of a sudden start a major work out campaign you can cause some serious foot pain. Don't let foot pain stop you from achieving your weight loss goals.
Tendonitis, heel pain and even stress fractures are very common in people who start a new work out program or who have recently increased their activity drastically. Be smart, start off gradually. Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Weight loss is a long process. You can't loose all the weight in one really long, hard run. I promise, I have tried it and it does not work. Start with 15 minute increments. You are going to be sore, but there is a big difference between sore and injured. Stretch out before and after you exercise and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Make sure you are wearing the proper shoe gear for your activity. You would not start a tennis program without a racket and you should not start a running program without a quality pair of running shoes.
If you have sharp pain in your feet or legs during exercise, stop. Don't try to run through the pain. If you have pain in your feet or legs that is beyond the usual muscle soreness call a podiatrist and have the problem evaluated.
Protect yourself and think long term. Remember, life is a marathon not a sprint! Good luck with your resolutions and I will see you in the gym.
Committed to your health,
Dr. Craig Conti
Sarasota Foot Care Center
http://www.sarasotafootcarecenter.com/
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