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If you have any foot problems, issues and questions,
please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999,
or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the
Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon.
P i C K l e b A l l , P i C K l e b A l l ,
P i C K l e b A l l !
By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
I love Pickleball! Pickleball is one of the hottest new sports around
– everybody, old and young, are playing it. It is a lot of fun, but with the
sport, injuries can happen. While playing Pickleball there is a lot of "stop
and go", so consequently there are a lot of foot and ankle injuries. These
injuries include: ankle sprains, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendonitis, Capsulitis,
and muscle/tendon strain of the lower leg.
Many of these injuries can be avoided by proper stretching
before playing a match. One of these simple exercises includes: standing
against a wall, extending one leg out, and leaning in to stretch the back of
the calf/Achilles area.
Another way to help prevent injury is by wearing proper
footwear. You should be wearing sneakers or running shoes that are
set aside just for your game of Pickleball. You should not be wearing
your everyday sneakers for this sport. Other ways to help would
be utilizing an arch support that would be placed into your running shoes
or sneakers, which would help with balance and stability.
If you do end up injuring while playing, it would be
recommended to stop IMMEDIATELY, ice the affected area, and
rest a day or two before resuming regular activities. If you are still
having discomfort or pain after a few days, then please call my office for an
appointment. Good luck out on the court!
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE
• Evening appointments available!
• Medicare and most insurances accepted
Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow!
Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon
Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882
908.835.1730
In Practice Since 1990!
You're in good hands
with Dr.Tzorfas!
"Spring is a true reconstructionist." ~ Henry Timrod
"The beautiful spring came; and when nature resumes
her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also."
~ Harriet Ann Jacobs
