#FootTip: Select and wear the right shoe for each sport or activity that you are engaged in (e.g., running shoes for running) ! https://t.co/zLM8p3LhzP
⚽ Quick cuts, awkward landings, and sudden pivots make ankle sprains the most common injury in soccer.
A rolled ankle can mean anything from a few missed plays to weeks on the sidelines. Even the world's best players aren't immune.
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Trim toenails straight across, but not too short. Be careful not to cut nails in corners or on the sides; this can lead to ingrown toenails. People with diabetes, poor circulation, or heart problems should not treat their own feet, because they are more prone to infection.
👣 Every step requires your big toe to bend.
When arthritis develops in that joint, it can lead to pain, stiffness, and bone spurs—a condition called hallux rigidus.
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🎾 Imagine winning 22 Grand Slams while battling a painful foot condition.
Rafael Nadal reportedly competed for years with Mueller-Weiss syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the midfoot.
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Summer can be tough on your feet
Hot pavement, sandals, sunburns, and dehydration can all lead to foot pain, burns, blisters, and cracked skin.
Protect your feet this summer:
🩴 Supportive footwear
🧴 Sunscreen
💧 Hydration
👣 Daily foot checks
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A calcaneal fracture is a serious injury that can significantly impact walking and mobility.
When the fracture is displaced, surgery called ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) may be needed to restore the shape of the heel bone and stabilize it with plates and screws.
Your feet mirror your general health. Conditions such as #arthritis#diabetes, nerve & circulatory disorders can show initial symptoms in your #feet -- foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious medical problems. ⠀⠀
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