Vascular Surgery New Zealand defines distal amputation of the foot as the removal of the far portion of the lower limb, such as the foot or the toes. It is different from below-the-knee amputation because the legs are kept intact. This is usually...
Your touch of a soccer ball can range from as light as a zephyr to a heavy as a Category 4 hurricane. Professionals such as Brazil's Roberto Carlos can smash the ball at 70 mph, according to physicists fascinated with how the hardest-hit balls dip...
It's been there awhile that bump alongside your big toe. You know it's a bunion. It has all the classic signs. Your big toe is red, swollen and painful. Corns and calluses appear between your first few toes. Wearing your regular shoes, even...
Exercise for artificial knees helps you get the most use out of your new knee replacement, partial or total. Exercise concentrates on restoring your knee flexibility and strengthening your knee's supporting muscles, all with the intent of...
If you kick a soccer ball on an unfamiliar surface, such as artificial turf, you may accidentally snag your foot on the hard surface and jam the toe, causing what American football players, gymnasts and dancers call "turf toe." "Soccer toe" can...
With the lure of the beach and ocean at their front door, teens in Panama City might be tempted to lie on the sand and cool down in the surf all day. However, encouraging them to participate in one of the many activities available will build...
Running backs should employ a workout routine that focuses on developing speed, agility and overall body strength, which are all needed by the demands of the position. Whether you're in the middle of a season or preparing for an upcoming one,...
Turf toe is a metatarsalphalangeal joint sprain that affects the big toe. It is an injury to the joint and to the connective tissue between that toe and the foot. This occurs when the toe is bent backwards from the foot and commonly takes place...
Taking a beginning rock climbing class is one of the best ways to safely introduce yourself to rock climbing techniques. Rock climbing schools offer courses ranging from half a day of instruction to week-long camps. Many gyms also offer beginning...
Described by Scuba Diving magazine as "an American diver's dream come true," yet at the same time "sometimes overlooked and often underrated," Hawaii combines the virtues of superb diving conditions and thinner crowds than you might find in the...
Proper gear allows you to play soccer safely and in compliance with the rules, as promulgated by FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, along with any modifications by your league or state soccer association. You can get your child...
Birthday party carnival games should match each child's age and skill level, with more difficult options for older, more capable players. Very young children are often confused or disappointed by competitive games. Their games should be winnable...
The sport of disc golf evolved from the simple tossing of Frisbees, a highly noncompetitive pastime of the 1960s. In 1975, Ed Headrick, the inventor of the modern Frisbee, invented the chain collection basket that is the equivalent of the hole in...
Soccer is a high intensity support that requires lots of running and jumping over a prolonged period of time. Some players, especially youth, may complain of heel pain, both on and off the field. In most situations, the cause of heel pain is an...
If you are a football player looking for an effective off-season or in-season workout that will help you improve your on-field skills, look no further than the jump rope. Jumping rope will help improve and maintain hand-eye-foot coordination while...
Toe range of motion is essential in dance, gymnastics and running, where your toes directly affect foot alignment and biomechanics. Barefoot and soft-shoe running require flexible toes for balance and propulsion. Other sports feature footwear...
Football cleats are interchangeable, and the playing surface and weather conditions determine the length. Football games are played on natural grass, artificial turf and even synthetic turf. Unlike artificial turf, which is a harder surface,...
Heel pain, except in cases of trauma, is generally caused by a clinical condition known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a type of tendonitis in which the tendons on the bottom of one's foot become inflamed and painful. It commonly...
Some people compare stride length for runners to the gears of a bicycle. If you are running slowly, it's like being in a low gear on a bicycle, and your stride length is short. When you increase your speed, it's like going into a higher gear, and...
