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Your feet and ankles have a very important function. They keep you balanced and mobile. Don’t feel guilty about being extra careful with them since you rely on them a lot and any issues that may develop can affect your balance and mobility. So, whenever you feel pain in your foot and ankle, you shouldn’t
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Preparing for your Podiatry Appointment
So you’ve scheduled an appointment with a podiatrist. You may be wondering whether any preparation is needed to see a foot and ankle doctor. Every time you visit a doctor, it’s best to come prepared. This will ensure the appointment is productive and worthwhile. For some appointments, there may be specific instructions provided by the
Read MoreBenefits to Seeing a Sports Physician
Many sporting activities push you beyond your physical limits to achieve a goal. But when you push hard enough, there’s a high risk you can get injured. Whether you’re a professional athlete who built a career around a sport or a weekend warrior just passing time, no one is immune to sports-related injuries. Why Visit
Read MoreWhat Is Sports Nutrition?
Athletes and physically active individuals focus a lot on enhancing their performance, from the number of hours they sleep or rest to the type protective gear and footwear they use when exercising or playing a game. One extremely important aspect of sports performance is nutrition. Sports nutrition refers to food intake that focuses on providing
Read MoreTreatments For Knee Pain
Over time, you could begin to experience pain in your joints, particularly in your knee, which is a load-bearing joint that takes a beating after many years of use. Knee pain is a very common complaint among adults in the US. If it’s not due to an injury, your knee pain symptoms could be indicative
Read MoreVisiting an Orthopedic Surgeon for the First Time – 10 Things You Should Ask
Your first appointment with an orthopedic surgeon can be intimidating and confusing as you’re probably still adjusting to the idea of having surgery. Making a list of questions can help calm your nerves and ensure that you get all the right information. It also allows your doctor to have an understanding of your concerns. The
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Hand Surgeon
We need our hands in everything we do, from brushing our teeth in the morning to driving, working, eating, showering, and going to bed. Because we use our hands in so many daily activities, our hands, fingers, and wrists are prone to injury. If you develop a chronic ache or unbearable pain in your hand
Read MoreFlip-Flop Fear: How These Flimsy Shoes Can Impact Your Step
Rising temperatures mean wearing a cooler, lighter clothing, and more comfortable and casual footwear. For many people, flip-flops are a standard footwear choice during the warmer summer months – and these sandals are becoming more and more popular for wearing all year long. Although wearing flip-flops on the beach for a few hours may be
Read MoreRecovery From Joint Replacement Surgery
If you have persistent pain or a limited range of motion within a joint, you may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery can be an effective way to relieve chronic joint pain, improve mobility, and restore your overall quality of life when conservative treatments fail to give relief. Joint Replacement Surgery
Read MoreCommon Joint Reconstruction Surgeries
Whether through the natural aging process or due to harsh wear-and-tear or injury from playing a sport, our joints can begin to weaken and hurt. The protective cartilage in a joint may be degraded, and the synovial fluid may not be as plentiful anymore – thereby contributing to stiff, achy, and swelling joints in your
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