Most people don't think a lot about their feet until something goes wrong and an injury occurs. Suddenly all the walking, playing, and exercising we took for granted comes to a halt as we deal with treatments, rest, and recovery.
While some issues are unexpected and unavoidable, others can often be prevented. The key is knowing what they are and what steps you can take to stay as safe as possible.
Whether you've suffered an injury or are dealing with a problem like plantar fasciitis or arthritis, our experienced podiatric surgeons at Advanced Care Foot and Ankle in Corona and Ontario, California can help.
We provide personalized treatment plans for many foot and ankle issues and work with our patients as we listen to their concerns, educate them on their condition, and partner to determine the best path forward.
Given that our feet and ankles have 28 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, it's no wonder injuries are common. Some include the following:
Unlike an abrupt break, stress fractures are small cracks in the bones that occur over time due to overuse or repetitive impact.
The risk of developing this type of injury can be reduced by increasing activity levels slowly, wearing proper exercise shoes, and replacing them at regular intervals.
This painful condition occurs due to inflammation or small tears in the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot known as the plantar fascia. It often causes heel pain particularly when first walking after sitting or sleeping.
Slowly increasing exercise intensity, wearing supportive shoes, and stretching the calves and feet can help prevent this injury from developing.
Achilles tendonitis occurs when the Achilles tendon, which runs from the bottom of the calf muscle to the heel bone, becomes inflamed.
Warming up properly, replacing shoes when needed, and not overtraining can help decrease the odds of this injury.
Ankle sprains often get the attention but foot sprains can also occur when ligaments stretch and tear. Steps to prevent this injury include wearing stable, protective shoes and trying to pay attention to where you're walking and running to prevent tripping or landing wrong.
An ingrown toenail occurs when the corner of the nail grows into the skin causing pain, redness, and swelling. Trimming toenails correctly, including not too short or rounded, and wearing shoes that fit properly, are two ways to help prevent this injury.
With knowledge of what to watch out for, some problems can potentially be avoided. However, some injuries and other foot and ankle conditions may still occur in which case we're here to help put you on the road to recovery.
Click to book an appointment or call the Corona office at 951-735-8806 or the Ontario office at 909-983-5710 today.