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...
by Dr. James Yakel | Aug 14, 2019 | Sports Medicine
Why You NEED a Gait Analysis Athletes are looking for any edge they can get. And it’s almost unbelievable how hard they’ll work to get it. How many hours have you put in at the gym or on the training field in order to get just a little stronger, a little faster, a...
by Dr. James Yakel | Jul 19, 2019 | Sports Medicine
Getting Back into Sports After a Foot or Ankle Injury Injuries are, almost inevitably, a part of the sports experience for dedicated athletes. No matter how well you condition yourself, no matter how well you prepare, when you continually push your body to its limit,...
by Dr. James Yakel | Jun 25, 2019 | Sports Medicine
Adolescent Heel Pain: Get the Answers You Need to Play the Sports You Love Adolescence and the early teen years are typically when sports-loving kids start to really develop their physical skills, learn the value of teamwork and strategy, and gain even more...
by Dr. James Yakel | May 29, 2019 | Sports Medicine
How to Choose the Right Sports Shoe Passionate athletes are always looking for any edge they can get. And once you account for size, skill, preparation, and training, what’s left? Equipment. While it’s true that a $400 pair of shoes won’t instantly turn you into an...
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