Foot & Ankle

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More than 5.3 million visits are made to physicians' offices each year because of foot and ankle problems. Walking puts up to 1.5 times your bodyweight on your foot. Your feet log approximately 1,000 miles per year. As shock absorbers, feet cushion up to one million pounds of pressure during one hour of strenuous exercise.

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Ankle

Foot

Plantar Fasciitis

The most prevalent foot and ankle injuries include:

Ankle sprains
Achilles tendon Injuries
Overuse Injuries
Shin Splints

Although there are many other common foot problems including Bunions, Heel Pain, Neuromas, Corns and Calluses, Hammertoes and Plantar Warts.

Practical measures can help ease foot pain. Comfortable, well fitting shoes, shoe inserts (orthosis), rest, ice and exercise can all assist. Occasionally surgery may be necessary.

John Muir Health provides Outpatient Physical Therapy in our Danville, Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, Concord, and Brentwood Physical Rehabilitation centers. The Corporate Health provides Certified Athletic Trainers to local High Schools and Colleges to assist in injury prevention and treatment.

John Muir Health leads the way in the most advanced procedures for feet and ankles. Call Physician Referral Services to contact an orthopedic surgeon in John Muir Health at (925) 941-2244.

For more specific back or neck information: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.


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