Foot for Thought - February 4, 2010

Podiatry and Super Bowl XLIV

If you are a pro football fan, the game you have been waiting for is just 4 days away.

The talk dominating the sports news landscape for the last week and a half leading up to the game has been the injury to Indianapolis Colts star defensive end Dwight Freeney

Freeney suffered a lower ankle sprain in the AFC Championship game on January 23. Due to his superior conditioning and the use of the most advanced healing techniques, he is expecting to play on Sunday, much to the dismay of the New Orleans Saints.

For the rest of us, an ankle sprain can be a lingering injury. According to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, more than 25,000 people sprain their ankle EVERY DAY.

I googled ankle sprains and came across some great information that I wanted to pass along to you. I found this information from the patient education section of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic website. The link is posted below.

http://www.steadman-hawkins.com/ankle/overview.asp

The information on this website is very informative and includes descriptions of the different types of ankle sprains, ankle sprain symptoms, treatment, and recovery from ankle sprains. Check it out!

So the next time you suffer an ankle sprain don't let it become a lingering injury. Schedule an appointment with us by calling our office (309-661-9975) or by visiting our website.