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.

“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.

Everyone walks a little bit differently, and that means some people may not walk quite right. It might be a good idea to pay attention to how you walk.

The basics of normal foot movement are the same for everyone. When you walk, your heel touches the ground first. Then you roll over the ball of the foot onto your toes. That foot bears all your weight until the other heel strikes the surface you’re walking on.

Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year but can also prove to be a very demanding time of the year, especially when it comes to your feet and lower body.  Most people will increase their activities substantially during the holidays whether it be while decorating, cooking and baking, shopping, or taking part in holiday celebrations, all of which require excessive periods of walking and time spent on your feet.  Ill-fitting and new shoes are contributing factors and can significantly increase the chances of new holiday foot pain and lower body discomfort but can also cause old foot pain to flare up. 

Parents often spend a great deal of time worrying about their children's eyes, teeth, and other highly visible parts of the body. But what about their feet?

If foot health is neglected early in life, other physical problems may follow. Good foot care should be primary.

Osteoporosis is a gradual thinning out of the bones or loss of bone density.  Osteoporosis starts in childhood and is more common in women than in men.  The reason is that women typically start off with lower bone density than men, and the loss of estrogen over time can increase the risk for osteoporosis.

The great news is that there are some things you can do to decrease your risk of osteoporosis.  A good diet,  proper vitamins, and daily exercise can help you navigate through osteoporosis.

There are three main causes of injuries in the athletic population: injuries related to abnormal hereditary position, traumatic injuries, and acquired injuries (hereditary plus overuse).

Shin splints are a common exercise problem and sports injury, but what exactly does it mean?  Shin Splints is the blanket term for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee on the front outside of the inside of the leg. The medical term for shin splints is medial tibial stress.