Post on 12-Nov-2014
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Suffering from foot and ankle pain?
Get examined by a podiatrist before seeking therapy for your foot and ankle pain.
Common Foot & Ankle Problems
• Heel pain• Ankle Fractures• Ankle Sprain• Bunions• Diabetic Feet• Tarsal Tunnel• Plantar Fasciitis• Foot Fractures
Common Causes
• Poor foot ware• High heels• Cowboy boots• Ankle sprains• Foot and ankle
fractures• Ligament and tendon
ruptures• Poor flexibility• Tight calf muscles
First aid for a suspected broken bone
• Keep weight off the injured foot.
• Apply ice to reduce swelling.
Treatment options
• Anti-inflammatory drugs in tablet or gel form.
• Special insoles.
• Steroid injections.
• Surgery.
Prevention
• Wear comfortable, supportive shoes.
• Do not walk barefoot.• Reduce falls.• Avoid running or
stepping on uneven surfaces.
Best treatment at RNV Podiatry
• At RNV Podiatry, Dr. Rachel N. Verville provides you with the best treatment for your foot and ankle problems in Plano, Frisco, and Dallas, Texas.
• She has performed over 1300 elective and traumatic foot and ankle surgical procedures
Contact Us
Address: RNV Podiatry 6300 West Parker Road MOB 2 Suite 425 Plano, TX 75093 Phone: 214-385-8822 Fax: 877-713-4299 Website: http://www.rnvpodiatry.com