If you’re one to save your physical activities or workouts for the weekend—you may be at an increased risk of a foot or ankle injury. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it’s time to schedule an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon.
Aching, stiffness, soreness or tenderness above your heel upward to the area just below your calf muscle. These could be signs of Achilles tendonitis or tendonosis, which typically stem from overuse or trying to do too much too soon. You may notice pain when getting up in the morning or after resting. Pain typically improves with movement, but will eventually worsen with increased activity.
Pain, soreness, swelling, bruising or stiffness in the ankle joint that make it hard to walk. These are classic symptoms of an ankle sprain, an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle. The sprain’s severity depends on whether the ligament is stretched, partially torn or completely torn, as well as on how many ligaments are involved. Ankle fractures are most often caused by the ankle rolling inward or outward, and they can sometimes occur at the same time as an ankle sprain. If you experience any ankle pain, follow the RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) and schedule an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon as soon as possible.
Painful blisters anywhere on your feet. Blisters come from excessive moisture and friction usually caused by poor-fitting and constricting athletic shoes. A foot and ankle surgeon can evaluate your footwear to make sure blisters don’t ruin your weekend workout.
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