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Last updated 27 Mar

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s no secret—crutches suck. They’re painful and inconvenient, and no one wants to use them for long. If you’re stuck using crutches, you may have asked yourself, “can I use a cane instead of crutches?” Like the answer...

Last updated 20 Mar

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Stress fractures are common, especially if you’re a runner. But how you treat your injury significantly impacts not only how well you heal, but also the time it takes to get back on your feet. If you try...

Last updated 13 Mar

Injuries can feel like a major setback when you’re trying to improve or maintain your level of physical fitness. Getting to and from the gym, taking walks, and even simple tasks feel like a chore. When you’re recovering from an injury, it’s important to give...

Last updated 06 Mar

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever tried to carry luggage while using crutches?  Crutches make everyday life just a bit more challenging than you’d like it to be, and heaven forbid you need to travel anywhere while you’re on crutches. If you’re...

Last updated 28 Feb

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Crutch pain and discomfort is pretty common, but there are ways to make your time on crutches more bearable. Here are four easy tips to stop crutches from hurting your armpits. 1. Consider Other Options If crutches are too...

Last updated 13 Feb

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Swelling and inflammation are your body’s natural responses to injury. However, too much swelling and inflammation can slow healing, cause additional pain during recovery, and make it difficult to move. Learning how to reduce swelling after foot surgery...

Last updated 13 Feb

VALENTINE’S DAY FOR INJURED COUPLES Valentine’s Day is upon us again, as it is every February 14th. As always, happy couples will be showering each other with love and affection. Nothing can ruin your Valentine’s Day more than...

Last updated 18 Jan

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column_inner width="1/6"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/gnTozKJfqHM"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/6"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Teenage years are hard enough. Now imagine spending all of them on crutches!  That's what happened to Robin who was on crutches continuously from ages 11 to 19. Robin was a...

Last updated 09 Jan

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last summer Ronald Forbes was preparing to compete in the 110 meter hurdles in his third Olympic games when he was devastated with a torn calf muscle. Faced with the possibility of missing his run in Rio, Forbes...