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🦸‍♂️ WEEKEND WARRIOR WARNING 🏋️‍♀️

🏀 Being physically active is an important ingredient for good health, but doing too much too soon (being a "weekend warrior") can wreak havoc on the foot and ankle, and cause painful overuse injuries. 🎾

🏃 SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE🏃
Let your body adjust to increased activity. If you haven’t worked out or played sports in a while, slowly increase your level of activity rather than doing it aggressively to help strengthen your muscles and joints to prevent injuries. Use the 10 percent rule — increase your activity by only 10 percent each week.

🦵 OTHER FOOT & ANKLE CONDITIONS? 🦵
If you have anatomical issues, such as flatfeet or hammertoes, you may be more prone to overuse injuries. Have your feet checked out before starting any rigorous activity to find out ways to help fix these issues to prevent future injuries.

👂 LISTEN TO YOUR BODY 👂
All pain is not gain! If you feel discomfort that differs from how you normally feel after a workout, listen to your body and slow down and rest to allow time for your body to adjust and restore itself.

🤕 REMEMBER: if you do experience an injury while exercising or playing a sport, stop the activity, apply the RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and call us at 561-483-4448 for an appointment 👨‍⚕️