Spring Hiking Safety: Tips To Avoid Common Hiking Hazards
As the snow has all melted away, it’s finally time to go out and enjoy nature. Hiking is a fantastic way to experience the outdoors and stay active, but it can also be challenging and potentially dangerous. When in nature, various terrains and environmental factors can easily cause injury to your bones, muscles, and joints […]
Spring Cycling Safety: 8 Tips for an Injury-Free Ride
As soon as spring hits, Wisconsinites head outdoors. For some, that means hopping on a bike and enjoying the warm breeze, sunshine, and blooming flowers along many of Wisconsin’s beautiful trails. While biking this spring and summer should be smooth sailing, it’s important to implement a few cycling safety steps before heading out. Cycling accidents […]
Flat Feet – How to Treat This Common Foot Condition
“Flat feet”, also known as fallen arches or pes planus, is a common foot deformity that affects the arch of the foot. As the medial longitudinal arch flattens over time or from an injury, the entire sole begins to touch the ground when standing. For some people, flat feet can be painless and require no […]