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Common Injuries Treated by Sports Medicine Doctors

Whether you’re an athlete or someone who just leads an active lifestyle, it’s important to be aware of the common injuries that you can suffer from – and of what you should do when they occur. If you experience pain and any other symptom of injury in your foot or ankle, it’s important to seek… 

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When to See an Ankle Specialist

Our feet and ankles are highly prone to injuries, since we spend a good majority of our day putting pressure on them. If you have been experiencing chronic or intermittent pain in your ankle, you may be wondering whether it is worth it to see an ankle specialist. Let’s talk about some of the key… 

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4 Tips to Prevent Heel Pain

As bipedal creatures, we rely on our two feet to get to places and do many things in our daily lives— running, dancing, dashing to the finish line, driving, walking our dog, even taking a loved one down the aisle, among others. While our feet are built to bear the brunt of our movements, the… 

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Tips for Preventing Bunions

Bunions are a very common podiatric issue among adults of all ages. It refers to a bony bump that develops at the base of the big toe. As a result, the front of the foot becomes abnormally-shaped, making it difficult to find shoes that fit well and leading to a variety of podiatric issues, such… 

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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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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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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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Preventable Foot Injuries

Foot injuries happen to all of us at some point, causing foot pain and possibly debilitating problems – usually temporarily. Fortunately, many of these injuries are preventable. Let’s talk about some of the main types of preventable foot injuries that are often treated by podiatrists, how you can prevent them from occurring, and where you… 

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Foot Pain? Stop It from the Start with a Quality Pair of Shoes

Foot pain could be a sign that you are being too rough on your feet. After all, your feet withstand pressure and take a beating whenever you walk or stand – they’re actually subjected to an amount of force that is twice your body weight with every step you take. You can start taking better… 

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