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The occurrence of foot injury tends to be greater in the spring. As we feel the urge to get out and begin summer sports, we also need to get prepared for the extra strains on various parts of our bodies. This is where proper foot ware, training and stretching prior to any activities really helps reduce the potential for injuries.

Don't push it, you can exercise, but carefully and never if you are already in pain. Because a small amount of heel pain can quickly hobbling and even an immobilizing experience.

A great way to approach spring training is to remember the RICE method.

Rest:  The first 24-48 hours after the injury is considered a critical treatment period and activities need to be curtailed. Try to avoid any activities that cause pain. Often using a splint, sling, or crutches is necessary to adequately rest the injured body part.

Ice: For the first 48 hours post-injury, ice the area 20 minutes at a time every 3-4 hours. The ice pack can be a bag of frozen vegetables (peas or corn), allowing you to be able to re-use the bag. Another popular treatment method is to fill paper cups with water then freeze the cup. Use the frozen cube like an ice cream cone, peeling away paper as the ice melts.

Compression: Use compression when elevating a sprain or strain in early treatment. Using an bandage, wrap the area overlapping the elastic wrap by one-half of the width of the wrap. The wrap should be snug, but not cutting off circulation to the extremity. So, if your toes become cold, blue, or tingle, re-wrap!

Elevate: Try to get the injured foot higher than your heart if possible. Elevate at night by placing pillows under your leg.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common springtime sport injuries to the feet. This type of heel pain is attributed to a tear and the resulting inflammation to the plantar facia and can end you season quickly. Baseball and softball players should try to find a shoe to help reduce the chance of this injury to foot muscles. Check out products that tame impact and shock, like the New Balance Ultra Arch

A good number of our friends promote stretching to help prevent Foot Injury. To read about some good pre-exercise Stretching Aids check out this information now.