You’ve just emerged from a long winter spent hibernating indoors and are excited to enjoy the many outdoor activities that warm spring weather often brings. Before you begin playing your favorite sports again or resume your daily neighborhood walks, keep in mind that the past few months of inactivity may have weakened muscles, tendons and ligaments in your ankles. And if you have suffered an ankle injury in the past, residual weakness and pain could surface once you become active again this spring.
Schedule an appointment with my office before you decide to start an athletic fitness program this season. I can examine your ankles for any damage caused by improperly healed ligaments which may lead to pain and swelling. Remember, ankle pain is never normal no matter how light or rigorous the activity!
Dr. Ruth Ann Cooper
Dr. Ruth Ann Cooper