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Foot Health Awareness
Posted on: 03/22/2011
Did you know?
About one out of two Americans suffer from some kind of orthopedic pain—from aching shoulders and bad backs, to painful hips, tender knees, stiff hands, sore wrists, swollen ankles and throbbing feet. Sometimes an injury is caused by overuse, sometimes by structural abnormalities, and sometimes by something as simple as wearing the wrong shoes. The good news is, orthopedic and podiatry-related problems are highly treatable.
Are you at risk?
You may be at risk for orthopedic and podiatry problems if you:
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Wear shoes that don’t fit correctly, causing corns, bunions, calluses and more
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Engage in high impact sports
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Engage in low impact sports that involve repetitive movements, such as swimming, rowing, or golf
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Suffer from a structural anomaly
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Are too sedentary
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Have a parent with a structural defect
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Engage in heavy lifting
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Start an exercise program without proper warm-up or technique
What can you do?
Schedule an appointment with a Minor & James orthopedist or podiatrist. Our doctors specialize in returning people to pain-free, functional lives using medications, exercise, rehabilitation and alternative therapies. With experts in all areas, including arthritis, shoulders, fractures, knees, feet and ankles, joint replacements, hand and wrist injuries and sports medicine, the sooner you come see us, the sooner you’ll be back to your best self.
To schedule an appointment, call 206-386-9668 or Request an Online Appointment.
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