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Explore topics Overall Health & Wellness Toe Issues Foot Pain Ankle Issues Podiatrist Foot Skin Issues Shoes Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists Bunion Exercise Nerve Issues Plantar Fasciitis Diabetic Foot Care Kids Foot Issues Arthritis Sports Foot Surgery Heel Issues Swollen Feet Arch Issues Foot Symptoms Seasonal Tendon Issues Broken Bones & Fractures Infections Blisters Cancer Flat Feet Pregnancy achilles tendon Circulation Insurance Stone Bruise Toenails fungus Achilles Tendonitis Bone bruise Gait Ingrown Toenails Senior Foot Care Stem Cell Therapy Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Veins achilles [![Close up of a pickleball ball on court](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1723896772.jpg?width=900&name=iStock-1723896772.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-pickleball-players-guide-to-avoiding-ankle-injuries) [Ankle Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/ankle-issues), [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Ankle Trouble in Pickleball? Here's What You Need to Know](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-pickleball-players-guide-to-avoiding-ankle-injuries) Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., and for good reason—it's fun, social, and a great workout. But with its quick side-to-side movements and fast-paced action, ankle injuries are common, especially among active play... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/the-pickleball-players-guide-to-avoiding-ankle-injuries) [![Man with hurt toe](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s2.jpg?width=500&name=s2.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-a-sprain-versus-broken-toe) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Frequently Asked Questions About a Sprain Versus Broken Toe](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-a-sprain-versus-broken-toe) Toe injuries are common, and they can occur in a number of different ways. You may have stubbed your toe, accidentally kicked something in t... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-a-sprain-versus-broken-toe) [![Children feet with faces ](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Small%20faces%20painted%20on%20the%20soles%20of%20a%20young%20boy.jpeg?width=500&name=Small%20faces%20painted%20on%20the%20soles%20of%20a%20young%20boy.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/solving-pediatric-foot-problems-what-parents-need-to-know) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Kids Foot Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/kids-foot-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Solving Pediatric Foot Problems: What Parents Need to Know](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/solving-pediatric-foot-problems-what-parents-need-to-know) As a parent, you want to make sure your child is healthy and happy. But did you know that children can experience foot issues just like adul... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/solving-pediatric-foot-problems-what-parents-need-to-know) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/female%20doctor%20lokoking%20at%20an%20xray%20over%20a%20white%20background-2.jpeg?width=500&name=female%20doctor%20lokoking%20at%20an%20xray%20over%20a%20white%20background-2.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-doctors-do-anything-for-a-broken-toe) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Can Doctors Do Anything For a Broken Toe?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-doctors-do-anything-for-a-broken-toe) Has social distancing got you wondering if you need to go to the doctor or stay home? When you drop a weight on your toe or stub it, it’s di... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/can-doctors-do-anything-for-a-broken-toe) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20female%20doctor%20examining%20the%20foot%20of%20her%20pacient%20isolated%20on%20white-1.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20female%20doctor%20examining%20the%20foot%20of%20her%20pacient%20isolated%20on%20white-1.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cast-vs.-boot) [Foot Surgery](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-surgery), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Cast vs. Boot](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cast-vs.-boot) Broken or fractured bones in the lower leg aren’t all treated the same. Sometimes a cast is used, other times a boot is the preferred method... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/cast-vs.-boot) [![Beautiful female doctor examining the foot of her pacient isolated on white](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20female%20doctor%20examining%20the%20foot%20of%20her%20pacient%20isolated%20on%20white.jpeg?width=500&name=Beautiful%20female%20doctor%20examining%20the%20foot%20of%20her%20pacient%20isolated%20on%20white.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/should-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-broken-toe) [Toe Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/toe-issues), [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Should You Go to the Doctor For a Broken Toe?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/should-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-broken-toe) The short answer is Yes. Yes, you should you should go to the doctor if you suspect your toe is broken. When you drop a weight on your toe o... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/should-you-go-to-the-doctor-for-a-broken-toe) [![Portrait of a fitness man with foot pain over gray background.jpeg](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Portrait%20of%20a%20fitness%20man%20with%20foot%20pain%20over%20gray%20background.jpeg?width=500&name=Portrait%20of%20a%20fitness%20man%20with%20foot%20pain%20over%20gray%20background.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/common-causes-and-treatments-of-foot-stress-fractures) [Broken Bones & Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/broken-bones-fractures) --- ### [Common Causes and Treatments of Foot Stress Fractures](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/common-causes-and-treatments-of-foot-stress-fractures) There are some misconceptions about what causes a foot stress fracture. Unlike other commonly damaged bones, a stress fracture in the foot g... 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