Are we sacrificing injury prevention for performance? Footwear has a role to play.
By Colin Ditsworth In recent years, it seems midfoot and forefoot injuries have become more and more prevalent in cleated athletes (Foot injury prevalence estimated to approx. 15 per 10,000). Players in college and in the NFL are routinely missing extended time due to forefoot and midfoot injuries such as turf toe and Lisfranc complex … read more
For the Dreams of Dance
Austin Price shares her journey of returning to dance after going through a right ankle surgery at the age of 12 with Dr. Conklin. Photo courtesy of Austin Price and the Colorado Conservatory of Dance as an Arabian Nutcracker. The one thing in my life that has always remained consistent is my love of dance. … read more
The Best Brands For Your Foot Type – According to the Experts
Panorama Physical Therapy Foot and Ankle Team Some common questions we receive as clinicians from our patients being treated for foot/ankle pathologies are: What type of shoes should I buy? What brand is best? What shoe is best for my foot? Unfortunately, as with most answers in the physical therapy world, the simplest answer we … read more
To Ice or Not to Ice a Sprained Ankle
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation or RICE, as it is commonly known, has been the standard of treatment for injuries since the acronym was coined by Dr. Gabe Mirkin in 1978 in “Sportsmedicine Book.” Since that time, RICE has been considered the standard in caring for injuries. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who … read more
The Importance of Good Foot Posture
Healthy foot posture is an important part of maintaining not only healthy feet for a lifetime, but also avoiding other misalignments that can affect the biomechanics of the entire body. An assessment of the foot and ankle can determine not only the health of your feet, but also how your bones, muscles and joints may … read more
