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Overuse Injuries of the Foot & Ankle

What is an Overuse Injury? 

This is such an important concept for foot and ankle pain.  Repetitive motions and forces cause wear and tear, literally.  You don't need to be a runner or extreme athlete to get an overuse injury, you just need to repeat a motion thousands of times, over and over again... like walking.

Assuming you walk a normal number of steps per day (5,000-7,000 steps per day) for decades, there usually comes a point where things start to get a little worn out.  

Sprinkle in a random event like a stroll on the board walk, or dancing in dress shoes at a wedding, or pulling an extra shift on concrete flooring, the next morning pain lets you know something is injured.

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For more information about your foot pain, check out these usual suspects for Overuse Injuries.

Heel Pains:

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Achilles Tendonitis

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Leg Pains:

  • Shin Splints

  • Exertional Compartment Syndrome

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Arch Pains:

  • PTTD/Fallen Arches

  • Stress Fractures

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Forefoot Pains:

  • Tenosynovitis

  • Plantar Plate Injury

Request your podiatry appointment at Sohl Foot & Ankle

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