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What is Turf Toe and How is it Treated?

Turf toe is a sports injury; it’s a sprain of the joint in your big toe. Mostly affecting football players, the injury happens when you overextend your toe joint. Often, this overextension occurs because your toe gets pushed forward too often.

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How to Avoid 3 Common Summer Foot and Ankle Injuries

Summer is in full swing, and we hope you’re in the great outdoors, staying active! (And lathering up with sunscreen, all over your feet!) Yes, summer is a time for running, swimming, golfing, hitting the tennis courts or simply getting active in your garden.

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Here’s How to Protect Your Feet for 2021 Exercise Resolutions

Got a New Year’s resolution to get more exercise? That’s great! But let’s make sure to protect your feet! Starting a new sport or fitness program is a great way to drop weight or to improve your cardiovascular health.

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3 Ways to Stay Active through the Indiana Winter

We are starting to feel the chill of our Indiana winters and with gym access more complicated than ever, it’s important to find new ways to stay active in cold weather.

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