Study Finds Use of Ankle Brace Helps Prevent Ankle Injuries in Female Athletes
May 04, 2010 12:04 ET
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ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - May 4, 2010) - Sports injuries among high school athletes is estimated at a staggering 2 million each year with 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations,...
Heading South for Spring Break? Get Your Feet in Shape Before You Leave
March 03, 2010 18:17 ET
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ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - March 3, 2010) - If you're among the thousands of vacationers who will soon be trading snow boots for sandals and heading south for spring break, you'll want to make...
Whether You're an Olympic Athlete or Weekend Runner, a Make or Break Performance May Come Down to Your Feet
February 11, 2010 11:12 ET
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ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - February 11, 2010) - As the world's athletes prepare to compete in
Vancouver this month, one thing they may have in common is they all know
the importance of a proper...
Does Your New Year's Resolution Include an Exercise Plan?
December 28, 2009 18:34 ET
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AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - December 28, 2009) - Are you one of the millions of Americans who
will resolve to exercise more in the New Year? If so, take advice from the
American Orthopaedic Foot...
'Tis the Season for Plantar Fasciitis
December 21, 2009 18:53 ET
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AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - December 21, 2009) - Holiday shopping and holiday feasting may
make you a prime candidate for a case of plantar fasciitis. Prolonged
walking or standing and an increase...
Don't Become a Statistic: Protect Yourself Against Foot and Ankle Arthritis
November 16, 2009 12:44 ET
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AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - One in five US adults (46 million) suffer from
some form of arthritis. By the year 2030, an estimated 67 million people
will be affected by arthritis...
Study Finds: Return to Light Recreational Activity Possible for Patients Undergoing Ankle Replacement Surgery
October 30, 2009 11:35 ET
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AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - October 30, 2009) - Total ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement)
significantly improves quality of life making a return to light
recreational activity and non-impact...
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons Identify Diligent Foot Maintenance as Key to Prevention of Foot Amputations in Diabetics
October 20, 2009 11:00 ET
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AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - October 20, 2009) - While "One Foot, Two Foot, Red Foot, Blue
Foot" may be the opening line of a humorous children's book by Dr. Seuss,
foot complications are no laughing...
Results of Controlled Clinical Study of STAR Total Ankle Replacement Versus Ankle Fusion Presented at AOFAS 2009 Annual Summer Meeting
August 25, 2009 14:06 ET
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AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - August 25, 2009) - Charles L. Saltzman, MD, newly-elected
president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
(AOFAS), presented the results of a groundbreaking...
Charles L. Saltzman, MD Installed as President of American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
August 05, 2009 14:17 ET
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AOFAS
ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwire - August 5, 2009) - Charles L. Saltzman, MD, was installed as
President of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
(AOFAS) at the Society's 25th Annual Summer...