Did I Break My Foot on the Trail? The Hiker’s Stress Fracture Symptom Checklist

Did I Break My Foot on the Trail? The Hiker’s Stress Fracture Symptom Checklist

Autumn is arguably the best season for hiking conditions. However, the season features more than cool air and colorful leaves. Hikers have less daylight to work with; novices transition from walking on flat, paved sidewalks to navigating uneven, rocky, and root-covered trails. While knowing the basics of safe hiking can often prevent injuries, accidents still happen.

“Just Walk it Off” – and Other Bad Advice Friends Give You About Ankle Sprains

“Just Walk it Off” – and Other Bad Advice Friends Give You About Ankle Sprains

Countless people come to our podiatry office year-round for help with a sprained ankle. However, wintertime does the outdoor walker or runner no special favors! Black ice and snowy sidewalks will likely cause unintended falls, increasing the number of sprains we’ll treat over the winter. Also called a twisted or turned ankle, a sprained ankle…

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