Safe Exercising for Your Feet and Ankles

We hope that your 2016 is off to a great start! Now, we know that many people begin a new year with resolutions to exercise more often, but all it takes to derail that particular train is a foot or ankle injury. Staying active is important for your overall wellness and we want you to be safe when training at Trophy Fitness Club, Maple Avenue Boxing Gym, GRIT Fitness, or any of the other gyms and fitness centers here in Dallas, TX.

Even if you haven’t made a New Year’s resolutions, there is no rule that says you cannot start a workout program in the second or third week of January! To help you stay safe, we have some injury prevention tips that do not require a lot of effort:

Start easy. If you are new to exercising, or it’s been awhile, be sure to start at low levels of intensity and duration. Too many people become hurt because they attempted “too much, too soon.”
Build up gradually. After starting at a low, realistic level, increase the duration and intensity of your workouts by around ten percent per week. Making incremental improvements will help your body adjust to the increased physical demands.
Wear the right shoes. If your new workout program incorporates running, invest in a proper pair of running shoes. Likewise, if you are going to play basketball with friends at Swisher Courts, be sure you are wearing basketball shoes.
Warm up and stretch. Before hitting the courts or trails, take 10-15 minutes to warm up your body with light cardio activity and then use dynamic stretches for the muscle groups you are going to use. Save the static stretches—where you hold a stretch for about 30 seconds—for after your activity.

The only downside to physical activity is that it’s difficult to completely eliminate injury risk. These injury prevention tips will go a long way towards keeping you safe, but there is also good news in the fact that most common injuries are often treated successfully with nonsurgical methods. We can help restore your feet and ankles back to health, so don’t let the possibility of injury deter you from staying active!

If you would like further information, simply contact our Dallas, TX foot doctor office by calling 972.853.7100. You can also schedule your appointment with Dallas Podiatry Works online today.

The doctor has great “bedside manners” when talking to patients. Great staff and comfortable atmosphere.

Derrick W.

The staff at Dallas Podiatry Works could not have been more courteous, helpful, and professional in doing their job. They made me feel comfortable when I was there, which is certainly appreciated. They answered all the questions that I had and just made each visit the most pleasurable that it could be. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of foot care.

Joseph B.

I would highly recommend Dr. Brook to anyone with foot problems–especially problems that stump other podiatrists. He really is very caring and very knowledgeable.

Jeannette H.

Dr. Joel Brook and the staff were nice and helpful. Though I was a new patient, I got right in as soon as they were open in my preferred location. They diagnosed the problem and provided medicines along with a perfect gel bandage so I could keep exercising while my toes healed. My toes already hurt less and look a little better each day. If I have future issues, I will be a repeat customer. Here’s hoping I don’t, but at least I know my feet are in good hands.

Meryl E.

I visited this office for an ingrown toe nail a few years ago. After seeing another doctor, who made it worse, he referred me to Dallas Podiatry Works. The doctor there was able to fix my problem. I’m not great with reviews, all I can tell you is that this doctor and staff will have you up and running or doing whatever it is you do in no time. You will be in great hands. You’d be a fool not to use this doctor. Now its time to visit him again for the other toe.

Google User

Been having bad ankle pains for 6 months was referred here and it was a great visit ladies in the front desk medical assistants and the Doctor were all very friendly and make you feel very comfortable.