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Feeling somewhat sore after working out, cleaning the yard, or sitting down for prolonged periods of time is normal. When the body does something strenuous or involving pressure, you can expect it to complain. Although muscle pain or soreness is not usually something to worry about, certain indicators may prompt medical attention. If your pain
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Reasons Why Foot Problems Worsen In The Winter
Winter is an exciting time — from holiday cheer to the fun of snow. However, frigid temperatures can cause several health problems. The sudden drop in temperature may also make existing medical issues worse. Your feet are no exception. Here are some reasons why foot problems tend to worsen in the winter and the steps
Read MoreFoot Health: What Podiatrists Look At
Our feet play a vital role in our stability and everyday movement. However, the health of our feet is often the last thing on our minds. When we experience foot pain or struggle with limited mobility, only then do we pay close attention. If you want to start taking better care of your feet, consider
Read MoreTop 5 Foot and Ankle Problems to Watch Out for in Your 50s
With age comes change, and this happens in all parts of your body – including your feet. Some of these changes result from various lifestyle factors when you were younger, but some are natural. If these changes begin to cause foot pain, they can interfere with your ability to walk, exercise, and participate in activities
Read MoreThe Importance of a Solid Orthopedic Surgeon-Patient Relationship
Patients entrust their surgeons with important aspects of their health and lives. It is one of the reasons why patients are encouraged to take the time to search for the right surgeon. There are many bad surgeons out there, as well as surgeons who may be incompatible with you. It is ideal to have a
Read MoreReady to Get Back on the Field? Follow These Sports Medicine Tips for a Speedy Recovery
Athletes who play sports do it because they love their game. If you are an athlete, whether amateur or professional, what you have chosen to do is important to you. One of the most unfortunate things that can happen to you is to become injured, forcing you off the court or field. Although you can
Read MoreAdults’ and Kids’ Exercises Post-Orthopedic Surgery
While recovering from orthopedic surgery, resting the area is vital in order to enable healing – but it’s equally important to keep the body moving. Regular exercise promotes blood flow to the injured site, prevents the muscles from getting stiff, and also prevents atrophy due to nonuse. As part of your rehabilitation, your medical team
Read MoreGot Foot Pain? These 5 Steps Can Help
Bothered by foot pain? You may be inclined to just rest it off, ice your foot, and/or take over-the-counter pain medications. While there’s no harm in trying those, they are not foolproof. It pays to know a number of other things that can quell your foot pain, in case the ones mentioned above can’t provide
Read MoreHealthy Feet for Life: Preventing Injuries
Maintaining healthy feet begins with preventing injuries from happening in the first place. You do not need to wait for foot pain or discomfort to develop before you decide to start taking care of your feet in a preventive, proactive way. Let’s talk about a few simple ways in which you can prevent foot and
Read MoreFacts About Sports Injury Recovery
Sports motivate people to push the limits of the human physique. However, aiming for better outcomes may sometimes result in sports injuries. It can only take a single fall or slip for trauma to occur. Fortunately, there are established treatment and recovery methods for athletes’ most frequent injuries. Here are some things you need to
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