Tag: ankle sprain

Stay Active with Simple Ways to Prevent Ankle Sprains

Many large cities in the US are rich in culture and history, and Houston, TX, is one of them. Sign up for the Rice Village Chocolate Safari held every Saturday until May 24, 2014! Learn about the history of chocolate as you walk along Rice Boulevard and visit unique chocolate shops and restaurants. Before you […]

Han Solo’s Fractured Ankle

There are certain things in life that I would label MUST DOs. To name a few: playing in the rain, Chinese fire drills, eating a ballpark AT the ballpark, AND watching Star Wars (the original trilogy, not the ones with the side show antics of Jar-Jar Binks, aka Worst Character Ever). Lets be honest, what […]

Foot or Ankle Injury? RICE Is What the Doctor Ordered

No it isn’t wrapping your feet with sushi paper, submerging your feet in stir fry or rolling your foot on Boudin balls! So what does your doctor mean when he says to use “RICE” therapy? RICE is a common acronym for: Rest Ice Compression Elevation “RICE” therapy is commonly used in the treatment of sprains, […]

Why Do I Keep Getting Ankle Sprains? The Lowdown on Chronic Ankle Sprains

Chronic ankle sprains, also known as ankle instability, are usually due to repetitive accidents or injuries to the ankle joint. This differs from an acute ankle sprain when only one injury occurs. I often get asked by my patients, Why does my ankle give way simply from walking? I answer by asking, How many times […]

What is a Brace and Who We Recommend?

Have you had problems with ankle injuries? With Achilles Tendinosois? How about flat feet? If you have any of these foot and ankle related problems, you might need to look into getting a Colorado Custom Brace. These braces are designed to fit your feet without any prefabricated components to help insure a completely perfect fit. […]