Every day, podiatrists treat cyclists who have sustained overuse injuries from pushing themselves beyond their limits. A routine that includes warming up, stretching, and cooling down can help prevent some of the common injuries mentioned below. Many studies have shown that the stronger an athlete is, the less likely they are to incur injuries.

Spring is a season when people get outside, become more active, and make their shoe selections for activities and sports like running, tennis, and baseball. In this article, we will provide tips for choosing the ideal shoes for spring sports activities. Many of these tips can be applied to selecting various types of shoes, regardless of the season. Even if you have already chosen your shoes for this spring, these suggestions will still be useful for future selections.

Choosing the right shoes for each sport is crucial. Good athletic shoes provide important cushioning and stability, which can help prevent injuries and enhance performance. In contrast, worn-out shoes with damaged soles and heels can actually cause and worsen injuries.

Just like other aspects of our bodies that we inherit from our parents, we also inherit the bone structure of our feet, along with any related problems or associated issues. This means you can thank your parents not only for traits such as your hair color, eye color, and height, but also for many of the foot and lower body issues you may experience.

A balanced structure means a reduced chance of injury, improved stability, increased confidence, endurance, and overall athletic performance. That said, it is clear how important it is to take care of your structure - especially your feet which are the body’s foundation.

Shockwave is an FDA-approved, noninvasive, office-based procedure that is used to help treat musculoskeletal conditions.

Shockwave treatment uses pressure waves and acoustic signals to stimulate healing and decrease pain. These shockwaves stimulate the local metabolism, encourage healing processes, increase blood flow, and interfere with pain signals. It can be used to speed along the body's natural healing process in athletes and individuals of all ages.

Pickleball has experienced remarkable growth, with a reported increase of 158.6%, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. This surge can be attributed to factors such as enhanced well-being, physical fitness, social interaction, and improved life satisfaction. Many players find that participating in Pickleball helps to reduce stress, and its straightforward rules make it accessible to individuals of all ages and skill levels.

It is because every great stance and swing needs a solid foundation for optimal alignment that the avid golfing, sports medicine podiatry expert, Dr. Lee Cohen developed the “Secret Weapon” Custom Orthotic Shoe Inserts, and his latest “Secret Weapon 2.0” Traditional Golf Shoe Inserts designed specifically to fit the needs of golf athletes and enthusiasts.  The Golf Shoe “Secret Weapons” are customized and can fit comfortably into any type of golf shoe. 

Shockwave therapy is an FDA approved non-invasive treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing process. It can relieve pain and promote healing of injured tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues by releasing growth factors in the injured tissue and can be used to treat many acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, sesamoiditis, Morton’s Neuromas, shin splints, and stress fractures.

You may have seen them on the sidelines at sporting events, many times they are the first medical professionals on the scene after an injury, which is why we refer to them as front-line heroes. Athletic Trainers play a crucial role in the world of sports and sports medicine.

The Cohen Index is a diagnostic and predictive performance enhancement tool developed by Dr. Lee S. Cohen and utilized by the sports medicine podiatry expert team of physicians and athletic trainers at Dr. Lee S. Cohen and Associates. This systematic tool is designed to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent injuries affecting the feet, ankles, legs, knees, hips, and lower back in athletes and active individuals of all ages.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 75-77% of Americans have experienced foot pain at some point in their lives. It’s not surprising considering that each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, that the average person walks around 7500 steps per day, and when running up to 4 times your body weight can be the pressure amount placed on your feet.  Put all of that together and it’s no wonder that feet are prone to injury and are at high risk for developing a wide variety of painful conditions.

“I am writing to share amazing feedback with Dr. Cohen, his staff, and others looking for a podiatrist. My son, Zachary Mangiafico, started experiencing foot pain around April of 2023. He was a freshman starting on the Towson High School (MD) varsity lacrosse team. At the end of that season, he started experiencing some pretty significant foot pain, which eventually became excruciating, so we assumed it was Plantar Fasciitis. ….. (continued)

Pronation is a fundamental component of daily movement that facilitates pain-free walking and mobility that frequently goes unacknowledged. However, many people have a tendency to pronate more than necessary (overpronate), which may result in gait abnormalities and lead to pain while walking or running.

Just as your feet are the foundation of your body, your cleats are the base for everything you do on the lacrosse field. With that said, you need to choose a pair of cleats that provide support to keep your feet and ankles stable and comfortable so that you can outperform throughout the season.

Knee pain is one of the top five running injuries impacting up to 2.5 million runners in the United States. There are many features of this common malady, some of which remain obscure. Several risk factors have been cited over the years.

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Did you know that for every pound you add to your weight, your feet endure an additional six pounds of pressure? Therefore, even a small amount of weight loss can significantly improve your foot health.

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Before exercising in chilly weather, it's essential to stretch. Cold temperatures can cause your muscles to tighten, increasing the risk of injury. By warming up with some stretches, you boost blood flow and enhance flexibility, helping to keep those strains and tears at bay.

Many people are injured while running simply because they do not know how to run.  There are specific movements which go along with efficient injury-free running.