Springfield residents are no strangers to staying active. Whether it’s jogging through Lake Accotink Park, commuting on foot, or squeezing in a workout after a long day, your feet and ankles take on a heavy workload. But when that first step out of bed is accompanied by stiffness or pain in the back of your heel, it’s easy to brush it off as nothing serious. Unfortunately, that small discomfort could be the early warning sign of Achilles tendonitis—a condition that can worsen quickly if left untreated.
Ankle Sprains from Pickleball: A Podiatrist’s Treatment and Recovery Guide
By Dr. Lonny Nodelman, DPM and Dr. Sam, DPM | District Foot and Ankle Serving Fairfax, Reston, Herndon, Arlington, McLean, Leesburg, and all of Northern Virginia Medical content reviewed by the physicians of District Foot and Ankle. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment, please … Read more
