ALL >> Business >> View Article
Winter Foot Care
With winter rapidly approaching, it becomes a very busy time for podiatrists. Ski and snowboarding injuries are very common, both in seasoned athletes and weekend warriors. Lower extremity injuries usually represent around 30-40% of skiing injuries, and 20% of snowboarding injuries.
As can be expected, the ankle is the most commonly injured joint in the lower extremity. It's not just the trauma that occurs by falling down with your body going one way and your legs going another way or running into the hotshot who is shredding down the slope spraying wet snow all over everyone that is the mechanism for injury. A rigid boot holds the foot in an upward position, offering stability throughout the foot and ankle joint complexes by restricting movement.
The benefit can be the downfall, as holding the lower extremity in a fixed position, not allowing it to move with the rest of the body, can result in severe injuries. Hybrid boots, such as those now commonly used with snowboarders, have shown no decrease in the incidence of fractures in the lower extremity, but increase the incidence of soft tissue injuries, most commonly ...
... ankle sprain or tendonitis. In addition, with the foot held in a locked position in a boot, any chronic issues with the joints, ligaments, tendons or bones in the foot will often manifest with pain or giving-out of a joint. People sometimes come in and never even knew they had an injury until they tried skiing!
There's hope though. The most appropriate way to avoid injury is to wear a custom molded orthotic. These would benefit all people no matter the foot type or level of athleticism. A custom device will properly align the foot to minimize the strain on the foot and ankle and allow the wearer to perform to their maximum ability.
Add Comment
Business Articles
1. How Global Trade Finance Facilitates Cross-border Transactions And Reduces RiskAuthor: Riddhi Divan
2. Innovative Uses Of Nickel In Cryogenic And Marine Environments
Author: Online fittings
3. Implementing Predictive Analytics In Your Abm Toolkit
Author: SalesMark Global
4. Comparing The Top 5 Live Commerce Platforms For 2024
Author: Amy Williams
5. Data-driven Precision Marketing For Effective Demand Generation
Author: SalesMark Global
6. Supercharge Your Sales With Optimized Pipeline Velocity
Author: SalesMark Global
7. Best Japan Tour Packages
Author: bharathi
8. Adani Group Stocks Down 20%; Gautam Adani Indicted In Us Over Bribery Charges
Author: Bizzbuzz
9. High-performance Ss Round Bars: Addressing The Energy Sector's Needs
Author: Neelkamal Alloys LLP
10. The Role Of Modern Washroom Solutions In Maintaining Cleanliness
Author: ritika krishna
11. Why Choose Premium Taxi Services In Kochi?
Author: maya
12. Black Magic Astrologer In Kasaragod
Author: Sripandith05
13. The Health Benefits Of Adding Pineapple To Your Pancakes
Author: maya
14. Top Luxury Resorts In Kerala For Your Dream Vacation
Author: maya
15. How To Start Your Shopping Website In Doha: A Simple Guide
Author: maya