Seasonal Articles

Spring Activities and Common Foot Conditions

For many people, warmer weather creates the desire to become more active.  There are few things that can help improve your health and quality of life like regular physical activity.  And there are few things that can derail you from an exercise program faster than foot problems.

Popular activities in the spring include walking, tennis, softball, golf, running and hiking.  Getting started or doing more than you are accustomed to doing can lead to a variety of foot conditions.  Learn what some of these are, how to help avoid them, and what to do if you get them:

Black toe

Heel pain

Sprains

Strains

Toe pain

 

To see information on other foot conditions, click on Foot Conditions A-Z.

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