Playing sports can cause many different types of injuries as a result of a wrong movement. Twisted ankles, torn tendons, bruised knees and falls can all cause chronic discomfort and loss of mobility if left untreated. The most common injuries are ACL injuries in female soccer players, ankle sprains in basketball players and arm injuries for baseball and softball players. The most common way to treat sports injuries is the RICE method. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This method is used to reduce swelling and expedite the healing process for an injury. In order to prevent sports injuries, you should make sure you are wearing the right shoes for the activity you are doing. You should also stretch prior to exercising in order to increase flexibility. “Cooling down” after exercising will also help prevent injury because it returns muscles back to their optimal length.
Every day foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked contact Dr. Joshua David Scoll of Pennsylvania. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Every Day Foot Care
Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. After all, without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks. It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before, for example.
For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops.
Also, wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Philadelphia and Bensalem, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
