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The Hidden Danger of “Walking Off” an Ankle Sprain

You step off a curb in downtown Savannah or pivot awkwardly during a weekend tennis match in Pooler, and your ankle completely rolls outward. You hear a soft pop, feel a rush of pain, and briefly sit on the ground. But after ten minutes, the sharp pain fades to a dull ache. You stand up, limp to your car, and assume you can simply “walk it off” with some ice and rest.

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Spring Sports 101: How to Protect Your Feet and Prevent Injuries

As the weather warms and the days grow longer, many people look forward to getting back outside and enjoying spring sports. Whether it’s running, soccer, tennis, baseball, or weekend pickup games, spring is the season when activity levels increase after months of colder weather. While returning to sports is great for overall health, it can also place sudden stress on the feet and ankles if your body isn’t fully prepared.

Growing Pains

“Growing Pains” or Something More?

While kids are resilient, their feet are still under construction. Ignoring subtle signs of structural issues now can lead to chronic pain in their teenage and adult years. At Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists, we believe early intervention is the key to a lifetime of healthy mobility. Use this checklist to determine if your child needs a professional evaluation.

The “Carnivore” Toe:

The “Carnivore” Toe:

But for many active, healthy patients, this dietary shift comes with a painful surprise: A red, hot, throbbing big toe that feels like it’s on fire. This is Gout, and contrary to popular belief, it isn’t just a “King’s Disease” for the elderly. We are seeing a spike in Gout attacks among younger, fit patients who have drastically increased their protein intake. Read on for Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists’ explanation.

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Everything You Need to Know About Medical Boots & Braces

Your doctor hands you a prescription, but it’s not for a pill. It’s for a “boot” or “brace” with a confusing name and a medical code, like “L4360” or “L1906.”

Below, Atlantic Foot & Ankle has put together a simple guide to the devices we prescribe. Read on to learn more about what they do (and why they might be right for you!).

“Why Does it Feel Like There’s a Rock in My Shoe?”

“Why Does it Feel Like There’s a Rock in My Shoe?”

It’s a persistent sensation, as if a pebble, a bunched-up sock, or a marble is under the ball of your foot. You stop, take your shoe off, shake it out, and find…nothing. That sensation is often caused by Morton’s neuroma, a common and treatable condition. Read on to learn more about the issue and how Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists can help you step past it!

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