Researchers from Penn State University found that the foot and ankle structure of sprinters is significantly different from that of a non-sprinter. The findings not only explain why some people are faster runners than others, but could also lead to…
Day: January 25, 2012
Rate of Lower Limb Amputations Among US Adults with Diabetes Decreases Significantly
The rate of leg and foot amputations among US adults aged 40 years and older diagnosed with diabetes declined 65% between 1996 and 2008. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data from the National Hospital Discharge…