Posts for: December, 2009
Nail fungus is usually caused by a fungal group called dermatophytes, these tiny microscopic organisms live in warm, moist environments like showers, hot tubs, pools, spas, saunas, and shoes. They can infect ones skins or nails through small unseen cuts or separations between ones nail and nail bed. Trauma to a nail, overaggressive pedicures, or poorly fitting shoes can be the perfect cause for early infection and if your nails are continually exposed to warm moist environments (i.e. your shoes), this is the perfect condition for the growth and spread of fungi.
Today's paper reported Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger, the teams leading scorer, will be out for 4 to 6 weeks with a turn plantar fascia. This injury does not require surgery as the plantar fascia cannot be repaired. He will probably be in a walking boot for 4 to 6 weeks and rehabilitation will help reduce inflammation and strengthen the intrinsic muscles of his arch. He will likely need to use a functional orthotic to help stabilize his arch and prevent future foot ailments.
In less than one month many people will be descending to the local gyms as part of their New Years resolution to lose weight.
Watch out as bacteria and fungi thrive in warm, moist places like showers, saunas, and whirlpools. Given the right conditions, these fungi, bacteria and viruses (Plantars warts) can survive for hours or even days on the surfaces.
Threats of athletes foot, fungal nail infections, warts and MRSA are possible.
How to keep your feet safe:
- Keep all sores covered with a bandage and never put an open sore in a hot tub.
- Never share shoes, socks or sandals with others.
- Wear sandals in the shower or sauna.
- Thoroughly wash and dry your feet especially between the toes, use a blow dryer or towel and an anti fungal powder.
- Rotate your sweaty shoes and allow them to dry out.
- Use a U.V. light is excellent for killing fungus.
Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown sustained a lisfranc fracture of his foot. This fracture is in a unique place at the mid foot and when fractured will create tremendous instability and dislocation in the mid foot or instep. If left untreated it can result in long term arthritis and disability.
The injury usually occurs when the foot is pointing down into the turf and someone lands on the heel.
In Ronnie Brown's case it was a season ending injury that required two tiny screws to help fixate the fractured and realign the joint, Ronnie should be good to play next season as he will be non-weight bearing in a cast for 6 weeks, and then the rehab will begin.
