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Turf Toe Affects Everyone Plateau Footnotes Newsletter Turf Toe Affects Everyone– Not Just Athletes Here’s what you need to know to treat it 1 Volume 2 Tis foot injury with the funny name is particularly com- If your symptoms are indicative of turf toe, then you may mon among athletes who play on artifcial turf, hence the be able to relieve the pain and swelling with the following name “turf” toe. When athletes play sports on turf or other self-treatment. hard surfaces, the foot can stick to the ground, resulting in jamming of the big toe joint. Typically with turf toe the • Ice the injury injury is sudden, but it can also occur after sustaining mul- tiple injuries, such as pushing of repeatedly when running • Apply a compression bandage or jumping. • Rest and temporarily Turf toe is actually a sprain of the discontinue any phys- joint just below the big toe, also ical activity known as the frst metatarsopha- langeal (MTP) joint. Although • Wear a brace to pro- it’s a condition most commonly tect the toe and to associated with dancers, soccer limit bending players, wrestlers, gymnasts and football players, you don’t have For more severe cases of to be an athlete to get it. turf toe, visit our ofce. Dr Schaengold will take a look and can easily diagnose turf Symptoms of turf toe range from mild to severe, and toe through an evaluation that includes range of motion may gradually worsen with continued movement. Te and joint stability tests. Ten, we will design a treatment most common symptoms of turf toe include: plan that works best for you. • Swelling and pain at the joint of the big toe Additional treatments may include exercises to strengthen • Pain and tenderness when bending the toe the toe, modifed footwear or splinting. With proper treat- • Stifness and limited movement of the big toe ment you can eliminate pain resulting from turf toe and regain your full range of motion in order to return to your joint favorite sport or activity in no time. The-Plateau-Foot-Ankle-Clinic PlateauFoot DrSchaengold howard-schaengold www.PlateauFoot.com 5 Super Tips to Super Boost Your Energy 1. Start the day out with the juice of one lemon squeezed into pure water. Not only do lemons contain over 20 anti-cancer compounds, they help to quickly restore your body’s pH. While lemons are acidic, when the juice is metabolized with water, it alkalizes your body to help reduce pain or headaches, improve your energy levels, and optimize your body’s natural enzyme processes. 2. Eat fresh fruit and veggies. Fresh fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and of course, enzymes. We tend to deplete our bodies’ own stores of enzymes by overeating and eating primarily cooked or processed foods. Keep a tray of raw veggie sticks handy to snack on or add to your meals. You’ll be far more likely to eat them on a regular basis if they are already cleaned, cut, and ready to go. Raw veggies are loaded with vitamins, minerals and Volume 2 enzymes and can replace unhealthier snacks that lead to weight gain and sugar crashes. 3. Eat a large raw salad at a minimum of one meal a day. Tat doesn’t include iceberg lettuce topped with a starchy 2 tomato. I’m talking about a large green salad, either Romaine, mesclun mix or your favorite greens—just be sure they are actually green. Top with some fresh berries, garlic and ginger crisps, brown rice noodles, salsa, roasted vegetables or raw walnuts to add favor and keep things fun. 4. Drink fresh juice. Enjoy a smoothie made with fresh fruit and almond milk. Drink a freshly-made veggie and car- Newsletter rot juice between meals. (Limit sweet juices, like pineapple and orange which can pack a lot of calories per serving.) It’s easier and more delicious than you think to drink fresh juices. Te added energy they’ll give you over time will be worth the few minutes it takes to make fresh juice! 5. Eat sprouts. Sprouts are serious energy-boosting super foods! Add to salads, wraps, sandwiches, noodles or stir- fries after they’ve fnished cooking. Sprouts are diverse and versatile. Tey are nutrient- and enzyme-powerhouses, giving your body a serious boost when eaten on a regular basis. If you don’t like one kind, try another. Tere are many diferent varieties, including but not limited to: mung bean, onion, broccoli, alfalfa and red clover. 6. Stop eating when you are full. For many people eating has become a pastime rather than something to nourish their appetites and bodies. It may take some time to adjust to this concept but you will reap the benefts of energy rather than the bloated feeling and lethargy feeling you have when you overeat. Source:care2healthyliving Did You Know... Custom-made orthotics offered by Dr. Schaengold can relieve your chronic foot pain by supporting the bone structures of your feet, allowing these structures to work together properly? It’s true! Your feet are the foundation of your entire body, supporting you when you stand, walk and run. But when your feet are functioning poorly, signs and symptoms of altered biomechanics usually result in pain, instability, and poor per- formance. Orthotics help correct structural problems and conditions such as heel pain and plantar fasciitis; arch pain; pain related to diabetes or age; and many other foot pains related to bunions, sprains and other conditions. Schedule an appointment to discuss how orthotics can beneft you. Shockwave Therapy The Non-invasive Approach to Treating Chronic Heel Pain If you are one of the millions of Americans that suf- fer from chronic heel pain caused by plantar fasci- itis, then you know just how unpleasant this very common foot condition can be. Plantar fasciitis is Newsletter the most common form of heel pain, and it occurs when the long, fat ligament on the bottom of the foot stretches irregularly, developing small tears. As a result, the stretched tissue becomes tender and in- famed, making every day tasks and activities difcult 3 and painful. Volume 2 At Plateau Foot & Ankle Clinic, Dr. Schaengold has helped numerous patients overcome their chronic heel pain with conservative treatments, including anti-infammatory medications, stretching exercises and orthotics. For some patients, however, these treatment options are inefective or provide only temporary relief. So now we ofer a new and advanced treatment for chronic heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis—Shockwave Terapy-a fast and gentle alternative to other invasive and risky surgical procedures. Te Procedure Shockwave Terapy is a non-invasive surgical procedure that involves directing strong sounds waves to the afected area, penetrating the heel and stimulating a healing response by the body in the afected non-healing tissue. Te sound waves break up the tissue, creating small tunnels through which new blood vessels can grow, and the increased blood supply allows the tissue to heal. Te result is a reduction in infammation and pain from the afected ligament. Te outpatient procedure performed in our Sammamish ofce is quick and safe. Patients experience a short recovery period, often with few or no side efects. Most patients notice pain relief instantly, but for others, the full results from a single treatment may be experienced within one to three months. Benefts of Shockwave Terapy at Plateau Foot & Ankle Clinic: • Reduces infammation and stimulates a healing response in the injured tissue • Fewer side efects compared to surgery • Quick recovery time • Risks associated with surgery and general anesthesia are eliminated Contact our ofce today to receive more information about Shockwave Terapy. Once Dr. Schaengold assesses your condition, he can help you determine the most appropriate treatment for your plantar fasciitis, putting an end to your heel pain once and for all. Plateau Foot & Ankle Clinic 466 228th Ave. NE Sammamish, WA 98074 Ph: (425) 868-3338 www.PlateauFoot.com “You may now make Volume 2 appointments at our office 24/7 in real 4 time by going to www.PlateauFoot.com and clicking “Book an Appointment” Newsletter “I wrote the book because too many people suffer from foot pain unnecessarily.” Dr. Howard Schaengold of Plateau Foot & Ankle Clinic has written a new book designed to give you the information you need to maintain the health of your feet and ankles and he is offering it to the local community for FREE. LOCAL RESIDENTS CAN ORDER A FREE COPY OF Your Healthy Feet A User’s Guide To Foot And Ankle Health by visiting the website www.PlateauFoot.com or by calling (425) 868-3338. There is no obligation, no one will call, and we value and respect your privacy. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW ARE EXPERIENCING FOOT PAIN SUCH AS: Heels that hurt or ache or throb Tops of your toes are red, sore and calloused Sore feet when you get up in the morning and throughout Your toes are buckled the day Balls of your feet hurt when you stand all day Arches that hurt The inside of your ankle hurts and is swollen Shoes that hurt when you wear them Sharp stabbing pain in your toes Your big toe is pushing your little toes out of place A sore on your foot that isn’t healing.
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