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Why Is It Important to See a Sports Medicine Physician?

Whether you are a professional player or an aspiring athlete, you need care from a sports medicine physician before stepping into the ground and after playing. Sports medicine physicians can be specialists in specific areas of the body, such as the foot and ankle, the upper extremity, or the spine. Though injuries are common in… 

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Tips for How to Take Care of Your Feet and Ankles

Athletes understand the importance of keeping their feet and ankles healthy, and as we get older, the rest of us do, too. As with most everything in the body, the key to staying healthy is prevention, which means being proactive with your health. Keeping your feet and ankles healthy is an investment that is worth… 

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Why should you see a foot and ankle doctor if you have these symptoms?

After a long day of being on your feet or engaging in an intense sport, you could feel pain in your toes, arches, and ankle. Applying ice, resting, and taking it easy for a few days afterward should get your feet and ankles back to feeling normal. If symptoms do not improve after a few… 

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How Does an Injury to Your Foot or Ankle Affect You?

Your feet and ankles are essentially where much of your everyday movement begins. They are responsible for many crucial functions, such as providing your entire body with stability, support, and balance. A problem, such as an injury, in just your foot or ankle can cause problems in the upper structures of your body, particularly your… 

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Mistakes You Are Making When Caring For Your Ankle

The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures. A sprain is an injury to a ligament. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely, depending on the extent of the sprain. A fracture is a break in a bone. It can take several weeks for a broken bone to heal…. 

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10 Best Exercises for Your Feet

Regular exercise for your feet is crucial to your overall and foot health. Keeping your feet strong and healthy can alleviate foot pain, improve flexibility and mobility, and reduce the risk of injury. Let’s look at some simple foot exercises you can do at home. As with any exercise or lifestyle change, talk to your… 

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Ankle Specialist’s Guide to Treating Sprained Ankles

A sprained ankle can truly disrupt your everyday life by causing intense pain and foot disability. Even in mild to moderate cases, you won’t be able to walk very well until your ankle is healed. Fortunately, most cases of sprained ankles can be treated at home using simple remedies. However, it’s important for a sprain… 

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5 Most Common Causes of Chronic Foot Pain

Most people think foot pain is normal after a long day of productivity at work or school. Some cases only need over-the-counter medication to relieve pain. However, chronic foot pain may indicate a health concern needing medical attention. Keep reading to find out the top 5 most common causes of chronic foot pain. 1.  Ingrown… 

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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Things You Need to Know

The tarsal tunnel refers to the passageway inside the ankle through which the posterior tibial nerve— a branch of the sciatic nerve responsible for innervating the muscles of the lower leg and foot— passes. Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a condition that results from the narrowing of the tarsal tunnel, and consequently, the compression of… 

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Tips to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes. When the plantar fascia is irritated or inflamed, it tends to cause stabbing heel pain that is usually most obvious in the morning. The foot pain generally… 

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