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What To Expect From Your First Sports Medicine Physician Appointment

A sports medicine doctor is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries related to athletics. These doctors often work with athletes at all levels, from amateur to professional, and are trained in both the prevention and management of sports-related injuries. In addition, sports medicine doctors can treat patients with exercise-related injuries…. 

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Everything You Need To Know About Foot Doctor Appointments

When it comes to foot care, there is no better physician who can provide greater care than a foot doctor, or a podiatrist. If you haven’t been to a podiatrist before, you may be wondering how the appointment will go and if you need to do anything to have a worthwhile appointment.   Here, we… 

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Will Custom Orthotics Change the Shape of My Feet?

Custom orthotics are specially molded inserts that fit into your shoes to correct various foot problems. Being custom-made, they are shaped specifically to support the individual patient’s feet by taking impressions of the feet before they are manufactured. This makes them a more effective support system as compared to over-the-counter foot inserts. You may be… 

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Are There Podiatry Services Available for Kids?

Children can have foot and ankle issues, too, just like adults can. However, children’s feet are often treated using a different approach than with adults. Because children are still growing, foot and ankle issues can seriously impact their development – so any issues with the feet or ankles need to be evaluated and possibly treated… 

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When to See a Foot Injury Doctor

There are many possible causes of foot injuries, including trauma from an accident or fall, overuse or repetitive stress, and underlying medical conditions. Foot injuries can range from minor to severe, and may require simple at-home care or more aggressive treatment by a healthcare professional. Foot injuries that can be treated at home with over-the-counter… 

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What a Foot Doctor Can Diagnose

A foot doctor is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the feet. Foot and ankle doctors, also known as podiatrists, provide care for patients of all ages and treat a wide variety of conditions. Foot doctors are trained to diagnose and treat problems with the bones, muscles,… 

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Reasons You Should Never Ignore Your Bunions

Bunions are a common foot condition that occurs when the big toe becomes deformed and points inward, towards the rest of the toes. The base of the big toe joint will point outward, while the top of the big toe will move horizontally towards the other toes. This can also cause the joint at the… 

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Why You Should Visit These Experts For Your Ankle Injuries

The ankle is a complex joint that allows for movement in multiple planes. It is made up of the tibia and fibula bones of the lower leg, as well as the talus bone of the foot. The muscles and ligaments around the ankle work together to provide stability, while also allowing for a wide range… 

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Facts About Heel Pain

As people go about their day-to-day lives, they often do not think about the stress that they put their feet under. In fact, many people only start to think about their feet when they experience pain, specifically heel pain. If you’re on this page because you have heel pain or you just want to stay… 

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3 Tips to Get Relief from Chronic Foot Pain

If you’re dealing with chronic foot pain, frustration is one of the realities you are most likely familiar with. You may feel like you’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to help. But don’t give up just yet! There are a few other things you can try – apart from the standard pain medications, rest, and… 

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