Industry News | Wachtel Foot & Ankle

Nathan van Berlo Ruptures Achilles in Training Accident

Nathan van Berlo, captain of the Adelaide Crows, was cut in the heel by a weighted training sled at a team practice, causing his Achilles tendon to rupture. He’ll most likely have to miss the rest of the season. The exact circumstances of the incident, such as whether the training sled was being pulled by … Continue reading

Study Suggests Treadmills Can Affect the Body Negatively

A group of British researchers recently compared the effects of running on a treadmill to running outdoors by observing runners using a sophisticated camera system. They found that when the subjects were on treadmills they moved their hips and ankles more stiffly and took smaller steps. “Both of these are likely to be a consequence … Continue reading

Seth Allen Makes a Comeback after Suffering Foot Injury

Basketball point guard Seth Allen of Maryland, had to wait about two months to get back to play, after breaking his foot in the beginning of the season. “It made me nervous,” Allen said. “I felt like there were big expectations. When they started cheering, I was like, ‘Whoa.’ But I played it off.” Allen … Continue reading

IBM and Institute of Bioengineering Design Nanotech to Fight Nail Fungus

Chemists at IBM and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore have found a way to use recycled plastic to create nanofibers that fight fungus infections. The scientists used an organic catalyst to make the molecules form together. “The ability of these molecules to self-assemble into nanofibers is important because unlike discrete molecules, fibers … Continue reading

Children Receive Early Holiday Gift Thanks to Nonprofit Organization

The Alicia Reyes Elementary School in Merced, CA were treated to an early Christmas gift as they were fitted and received new shoes. “Ah, I got Airwalks,” said 10 year old Saul Lizarraga, as he unwrapped a new pair of socks and shoes with a smile. Lizarraga was one of 70 students who received new … Continue reading

NFL Player to Miss Remainder of Season From Broken Ankle

Scott Wells of the Rams will be missing the remainder of the football season after suffering a broken ankle. The veteran center sustained his injury during a game against the 49ers. Coach Jeff Fisher reported that Wells fractured his left tibula, giving a prognosis of a four to six week recovery time. Prior to last … Continue reading

Bunions Not Always Best Treated Through Surgery

Well known surgeon and TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz warns viewers that opting for bunion surgery may not be the best method in treating the condition. “Today we are talking about a painful and often crippling condition that could affect more than half of you at some point in your life,” says Dr. Oz. “Many … Continue reading

Jake Locker Will Have Foot Surgery for Lisfranc Injury

NFL player Jake Locker has a Lisfranc injury, and will need to miss the rest of the season to have it surgically corrected. However, he still has plans to host the Titans and T-Bone fundraiser, and event that he has planned in the support of the philanthropic association he recently founded, the Pass it On … Continue reading

Prosthetics with Microchips Help Alabama Man

Having both of his legs amputated when he was only 32 years old was tough for Birmingham local Mike Wisham, but he didn’t lose hope. He tried to make do with a pair of prosthetics, but they did an inadequate job of imitating real limbs. So instead he moved on to the newest technology available, … Continue reading

Blisters Form in Firefighters’ Feet from Fundraising Walk

Three firefighters from White Bear Lake sustained blisters on their feet after completing a 150 mile walk throughout the state of Minessota. While the men brought several pairs of shoes, they sustained pain in their joints in addition to having blisters. “We really underestimated how long it would take us,” said Ron Hawkins, one of … Continue reading

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