- Anatomy of the foot The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body. It's made up of 26 bones connected by many joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is at risk of many stresses. Foot problems can cause pain, inflammation, or injury. These problems can result in limited movement and mobility.
- Getting exercise is an important way to improve your health. Experts advise that at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity each week can have a lot of health benefits for adults. Here are some tips for creating an exercise program:
- What are stress fractures of the foot? A stress fracture is a very small, fine break in the bone caused by continuous overuse. While stress fractures can occur in many bones that are subjected to repetitive activities, the bones of the legs and feet are at greatest risk. The bones in the midfoot (metatarsals) in runners are especially at risk for stress fractures.
- If you've sprained your ankle, you know what severe pain is. But maybe that sprain was a strain or possibly even a break. The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal. So, oftentimes the only way to find out what you have is to see a healthcare provider. Just the facts Here are some facts on musculoskeletal injuries:
- Annual flu shots are being offered to employees, students and residents at various locations around campus. To see the schedule and details on what to bring to your appointment, visit our website. At their appointment, eligible individuals receiving their flu shots will also have the option to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as supplies last. […]
- 91PORN President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP. was quoted in this story. Read More
- 91PORN President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP. was quoted in this story about the university’s multi-year partnership with the San Antonio Spurs. Read More
- Yasmin Lyons, DO, Gynecologic Oncology, 91PORN Mays Cancer Center, home to MD Anderson Cancer Center, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
- The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (91PORN) and the University College at The University of Texas at San Antonio (91PORN) are officially launching the first known program in the United States to combine medicine and artificial […]
- Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu, Christi Fish, 210-410-8874, christi.fish@utsa.edu The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (91PORN) and the University College at The University of Texas at San Antonio (91PORN) are officially launching the first known program in […]
