tissues <\/a>in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFor example, the affected person may slip on an unsecured mat in their home. As a result, they may twist their ankle, fall over sideways and hurt their hip. Another example could be a person that misses the last step on a flight of stairs and lands on their foot too hard, resulting in heel pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slip, and falls are accidents and named so because they occur when we least expect them to do so. It’s impossible to prevent accidents entirely, but taking strategies to prevent them from happening around the home is a prudent move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Install non-slip mats on the floors and in the bathtub, as well as the shower. Clean up spills as they happen, and don’t leave loose cords or items lying around on the floor of the house, such as kid’s toys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n14. When to See a Podiatrist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Seniors and athletes need to pay special attention to the health of their feet. As we age, we run the risk of developing conditions like osteophytes, and runners are at risk of developing plantar fasciitis \u2013 both of which cause symptoms of heel pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, runners can manage the symptoms of sprains<\/a>, strains, and tendonitis at home, but there are circumstances where they will need to see a podiatrist. Structural imbalances in the foot along with poor running form may lead to a host of problems with the heels, ankles, toes, knees, and hips. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’ve recently experienced a foot injury, especially something to do with your heel, then it’s vital you take the rest necessary to let it heal before resuming your training. Failing to recover can increase the length of healing time, and persistent injury of the heel may lead to the early development of osteophytes in runners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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