For Many, Winter Is Fall Season Ankle fractures occur frequently from ice-related falls. With the hectic pace of the holidays, serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reports that falls on icy s...
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11/9/2016 1:03:52 PM
Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Safety Tips for Hikers Lack of preparation and insufficient gear may increase risk for pain and injury. In the United States, more than 38 million people annually go hiking, and the popular recreational activity has recently seen increas...
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11/9/2016 12:59:49 PM
Foot Health Facts for Women Women are more vulnerable to certain foot problems than men, mainly from years of walking in narrow-fitting shoes that squeeze the toes and from high-heels that cramp the forefoot and pose risks for arch and ankle problems. Foot and ankle probl...
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11/9/2016 11:52:12 AM
Old Ankle Sprains Increase Risk for Newly Active Baby Boomers The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has a valuable lesson for Baby Boomers now getting back into fitness and sports: Get your ankles checked for chronic instability caused by sprains and other injuries...
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11/8/2016 5:41:00 PM
New Ankle Arthritis Treatments Help Boomers Stay Active Foot and ankle surgeons discuss arthritis surgical advances. There’s good news for active older adults who are plagued with arthritic ankles. Surgeons are rethinking treatment approaches for end-stage ankle ar...
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11/8/2016 5:35:38 PM
Playing with Pain Can Ruin Your Tennis Game Quick, repetitive footwork ID’d as culprit. Foot pain began affecting Donna’s tennis game, and she was determined not to let it keep her from the sport she loved. The 47-year-old avid tennis player from Arizona tried to...
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11/8/2016 5:17:21 PM
Foot Injuries in Olympic Athletes and Beyond Foot and ankle surgeons offer tips for athletes of all levels. The 2012 Summer Olympics have arrived, and according to foot and ankle surgeons from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), intense play perfo...
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11/8/2016 5:10:13 PM
Foot Health Facts for Athletes From the repeated pounding that runners’ feet receive on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion seen in court sports, there’s no question that athletes’ feet and ankles are prime candidates for injuries. Our comprehensive list of sport...
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11/8/2016 5:02:54 PM
Lisfranc Injury: Easy to Miss, Hard to Get Over Elite athletes like NFL quarterback Matt Schaub and wide receiver Santonio Holmes had productive seasons ended by the little-known and often overlooked Lisfranc injury, a serious foot injury that few have heard of and no one wan...
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11/8/2016 2:34:37 PM
Make the Switch from Sandals to Shoes Safely Regular Foot Exams Help Keep Diabetic Feet Healthy Wear the Right Shoe to Avoid Achilles Tendon Injuries Protect Your Feet & Ankles During Fall Yardwork
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Keep Your Dancing Feet Happy Caution with Kids’ Heel Pain Healthy Feet for the New Year
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6/27/2016 5:32:58 PM
Overdoing Sports Can Lead to Overuse Injuries Shopping Tips for Children’s Shoes Do Arches Really Fall?
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6/27/2016 5:24:27 PM
Don’t Ignore Your Kids’ Heel Pain Keep Your Ankles Safe from Fractures this Winter Season Keep Your Toes Toasty
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6/27/2016 6:28:28 PM
Ankle Replacement Surgery High Ankle Sprain vs Lateral Ankle Sprain Spring Walking
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Parents: Buying the Right Shoes Assist Your Diabetic Loved Ones Keep Your Feet Safe
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