Expert Claims Shoe Free Home Rule Unnecessary
Many American households adopt a no-shoe policy under the belief that it could possibly serve hygienic benefits. However, Professor of epidemiology Stephen S. Morse from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University disagrees. Morse states that mud, dirt, bacteria, and viruses like E.coli and influenza can be distributed throughout the house through the…
New House Makes Living Tough for Neuropathic Man
A man named Rafee Baksh was moved out of his home in Ilford by the Redbridge Council and placed in a hostel in Forest Hills that he says he can’t use because he’s disabled. Baksh is restricted to the use of a wheelchair because his diabetic neuropathy makes him unable to walk. He claims that…
Former French President Jacques Chirac Hospitalized for Lower Extremity Pain
Former French President Jacques Chirac was admitted to a hospital near Paris for examinations due to pain in his leg. Many people speculate that Chirac’s suffering is caused by gout. “It’s not serious at all,” a source close to his family said. “His leg has been hurting for two days, which is apparently related to…
National Netball Championship will Feature Jasprizza despite Sesamoid Bone Fracture
Charlotte Jasprizza was competing in the National Netball Championships last year when she fractured her sesamoid bone and was placed in a moon boot for five months. However, Jasprizza has made significant recovery and has finally healed; now the Netball NSW has revealed that she is on the list of players representing South Wales at…
Chaz Williams Overcomes Foot Injury to Lead UMass in Comeback Over George Mason
Chaz Williams, senior guard for the University of Massachusetts, was able to ignore the foot injury he sustained during the Minutemen’s recent game against St. Bonaventure to lead his team to victory against George Mason. Williams was one of the longest-playing and highest-scoring players in the game, scoring 26 points and eight assists in just…
Bobcats Small Forward Out with Achilles Injury
Charlotte Bobcats small forward Jeff Taylor ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg during a game against the Detroit Pistons. Though the severity of the injury is still unknown, it is likely that he’ll have to be out for the rest of the season and possibly more months after that. Taylor started the past…
Nurse Hikes the Appalachian Trail and Learns About his Feet
A nurse named Marcus Ross walked the entire 2200-mile Appalachian Trail from April to September. Along the way he met many other hikers, some of who had injuries like ankle sprains, fractures, and broken legs that he helped treat to the best of his ability. Ross himself ended up getting blisters on his feet that…
Studies Show Biomechanics Influence the Force of Running Strides
Generally, how hard of an impact a runner’s strides make can be determined by their weight and how fast they are running. But even with these two factors in mind, the force of a step can be hard to calculate because everyone has different biomechanics. Various studies have been done to understand the biomechanical factor.…
Baines Recovered from Toe Injury, Could Return to Soccer Soon
Leighton Baines may have recovered enough from his broken toe to come back to Everton by Boxing Day. His team has won four games since he’s been out, but they still welcome his return. “Of course we have missed him,” said manager Roberto Martinez. “You can’t underestimate the quality of Leighton and his experience, know-how…
Boy Able to Receive Surgery Thanks to Organization
11-year-old Garret Bonneville struggles with intense pain and difficulty as a result of having flat feet. Unfortunately, Bonneville’s condition has been so severe that not even shoe orthotics, braces, or even bone surgery helped with the pain that Bonneville has endured. Fortunately, Garrett’s great-grandmother was able to get in contact with the LaGrange branch of…