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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Rest
avoid using your muscle for a few days, especially if movement causes an increase in pain. But too much rest can cause muscles to become weak. This can prolong the healing process. After two days, slowly begin using the affected muscle group, taking care not to overdo it.
Ice
apply ice immediately after injuring your muscle. This will minimize swelling. Don’t put ice directly on your skin. Use an ice pack or wrap ice in a towel. Keep the ice on your muscle for about 20 minutes. ...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Physician•Varanasi
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Diabetes can wreak havoc on the eye and the foot. Proper care is necessary in order to refrain from any serious consequences. It can damage the blood vessels and the nerves of the feet resulting in numbness and permanent disability. Some of the alarming foot symptoms include bruises, cuts, cracked skin and hard spots. Some of the common measures that need to be taken for foot include checking the temperature sensation of the foot by immersing it in hot water, drying the feet gently in between th...more
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
•using elastic bandages (such as an ace bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly
•wearing a brace to support your ankle
•using crutches, if needed
•elevating your foot with pillows as necessary to reduce swelling
•taking ibuprofen (such as advil) or acetaminophen (such as tylenol) to manage pain
•getting plenty of rest and not putting weight on your ankle
it’s also helpful to apply ice to the injured area as soon as you can to reduce swelling. On the first day, yo...more
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Last Updated: 5 years ago • Featured Quiz
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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Ahmedabad
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Turf toes and ankle sprains are foot problems commonly suffered by athletes or sportspersons. True or false? Take this quiz to know more.
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
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A brace on your ankle and foot or splint that fits into your shoe can help hold your foot in a normal position. Physical therapy. Exercises that strengthen your leg muscles and help you maintain the range of motion in your knee and ankle might improve gait problems associated with foot drop.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago • Featured Quiz
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MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FMAS

General Surgeon•Surat
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Achilles tendon is one of the major foot problems faced by people. True or false? Take this quiz to know more.
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MS - General Surgery

Diabetic Foot Surgeon•Mumbai
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Achilles tendon is one of the major foot problems faced by people. True or false? Take this quiz to know more.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Acupuncturist•Delhi
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Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes

Homeopathic Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Psychotherapy Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
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What is Hammer toes and M...more
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MS - Orthopaedics, MBBS

Orthopedic Doctor•Kanpur
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Hammer toe is a condition where the toe of the patient becomes deformed. The appearance of the toe will bear a downward curl that will make it look abnormal. This condition can mostly be seen during one childhood itself, and it usually known to affect the second or third tow on the foot. Let us find out more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment for this condition.

- Symptoms: The sheer discomfort of walking around with a hammer toe is one of the first symptoms of the condition...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Nagpur
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In general, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, or ACL injuries, are understood to be tears in any of the several knee ligaments joining the upper leg bone and the lower leg bone. This can vary from minor injuries, such as small ligament tears, to more serious cases, like complete tears or when the ligament and one of the bones gets displaced from the other. These injuries usually occur during sports activities, like soccer, basketball, football, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, etc. An untreate...more
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