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Warmer weather means more outdoor activities, learn how to prevent a common injury


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Andrew Bruyn, MD, Podiatrist at Baylor Scott & White

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Published on 4/18/22

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SPRING TIME INJURY
DR. ANDREW BRUYN, PODIATRIST, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH

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As the weather begins to warm up and outdoor activities increase- so do foot and ankle injuries.

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Baylor Scott & White podiatrist Dr. Andrew Bruyn says the most common springtime injuries are usually connected to heel pain- and he cautions people coming out of the winter months to take it slow and warm up before pushing yourself during outdoor activities.

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Dr. Andrew Bruyn
Baylor Scott & White Health

“We see a lot of tendinitis in the foot and ankle, and we can also see things like stress fractures, especially in the springtime, if people have developed a vitamin D deficiency or if they put on a little extra weight from the winter months.”

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Another tip to prevent injury- good footwear. Dr Bruyn says grab those sneakers you wear to the gym and perform a quick test- how