Lower Extremity Health and Function: Tips for Preventing Injuries

At The CORE Institute, educating patients about lower extremity health and function is a top priority. While no one wants to experience pain or discomfort in their hips, knees, feet or ankles, there are steps you can take to prevent injuries and maintain function.

Healthy Hips for Mobility and Strength

Your hips should work in harmony with the surrounding muscles to maintain mobility and strength. In addition to maintaining a healthy weight, moderate exercise and physical therapy can help maintain proper balance and function. If you have experienced serious hip injuries or overuse, you may need surgery to avoid joint damage.

Maintaining Good Health in Knees, Feet and Ankles

Proper lower extremity health involves keeping your knees, feet, and ankles in good condition. At The CORE Institute, we have a team of orthopedic specialists, including a sports medicine team, who use the latest medical technologies to treat a range of issues and improve mobility and health.

For diabetes patients, foot care is of utmost importance. Regular foot exams can help you catch and treat foot complications such as skin changes, infections, or ulcers before they become more serious. Diabetes can cause many conditions in the lower extremities, so preventative care is key to keeping your feet healthy.

Caring for Veins in the Lower Half of Your Body

Veins in the lower half of your body play a major role in your overall health and should receive proper care and attention. The Vein Health Center at The CORE Institute offers treatments for a host of vein conditions, including chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI causes bulging varicose veins, skin discoloration, and can lead to lower extremity blood flow problems. Common symptoms of CVI include leg achiness, burning or itching of the skin, bruising and even open sores. You can prevent CVI by managing blood pressure and weight, regular exercise and eating foods low in salt and high in fiber. There are also minimally invasive treatments available for CVI that may be appropriate for some patients.

Take Control of Your Lower Extremity Health

At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to providing the best care for all of our patients, whether they need orthopedic, sports medicine, or vein treatments. With more than twenty locations across the valley and appointments available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, expert care is more accessible than ever. Our physicians, therapists, and staff are committed to helping you Keep Life in Motion®..

Keywords: Lower extremity health, orthopedic specialists, sports medicine, foot care, vein health, chronic venous insufficiency

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