by Dr. James Yakel | Jun 24, 2020 | Sports Medicine
Heel-Toe Drop, and Why it Matters in Your Running Shoes For a runner, shoe anatomy can be as much of a contributing factor to comfort and performance as your own foot anatomy. In both cases, changes of just a few millimeters can have very significant impacts. This is...
by Dr. James Yakel | May 8, 2020 | Sports Medicine
Are Changes in Your Workout Hurting Your Feet? If your plans for this season have included sports, the gym, or many other athletic pursuits, odds are high that COVID-19 has put them into a frustrating tailspin. Never underestimate humanity’s resilience and ability to...
by Dr. James Yakel | Dec 18, 2019 | Sports Medicine
Preventing Sports Injuries in Adolescent Feet Sports and physical activity are an important part of child development. They can provide valuable lessons on perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship, not to mention keep the body in fit shape! But here’s the thing: With...
by Dr. James Yakel | Nov 21, 2019 | Sports Medicine
Taking Care of Your Feet This Holiday Season Most kids want to grow up so badly because they have an idea that being an adult means we can do “whatever we want to do.” (Done laughing yet?) As an adult, you know better – the truth is life is stressful. And though this...
by Dr. James Yakel | Oct 24, 2019 | Sports Medicine
What to Do About Achilles Tendinitis Guess which tendon in the body is the largest and strongest? If you guessed the Achilles tendon, then you’ve got it! But don’t be mistaken – just because it is the hardest-working tendon in your body does not make it invincible. In...
by Dr. James Yakel | Oct 1, 2019 | Sports Medicine
Athletes: Steer Clear from Plantar Fasciitis Picture this: Morning arrives and your alarm clock goes off. You reach over and hit the snooze button once or twice before peeling yourself off the bed and sitting up. Finally, you muster up enough courage to actually get...
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