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Tendons in your

Is pulling tendons in your foot bad?
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Gennady Kolodenker
Gennady Kolodenker, DPM
Podiatrist in Irvine, CA
Level: Master Contributor (97)
Website: Foot and Ankle Specialist
October 18, 05:00 PM
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I assume you mean a 'sprain or strain'? Yes, this can lead to many different problems and should be evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist.
Jason Miller
Jason Miller, DPM
Podiatrist in Paoli, PA
Level: Master Contributor (50)
Website: Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Center
May 01, 08:19 PM
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some questions just need more meat. What exactly do you mean? strains are bad for any tendon regardless of extremity, YES i guess!
Flavio Cordano
Flavio Cordano, DPM
Podiatrist in Rockford, IL
Level: Master Contributor (54)
April 27, 07:51 PM
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It sounds like you are having muscle spasms if I understand you correctly. This can be a sight of overuse and fatigue. It can also indicate dehydration. Stretching and drinking lots of water or sports drinks helps. Also get enough potassium in you diet.
Thomas Komp
Thomas Komp, DPM
Podiatry in Green Bay, WI
Level: Contributor (9)
April 25, 08:05 PM
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I am not really clear on what you mean by "pulling tendons" so I cannot say if it is good or bad. To simply gently move them from side to side a little probably does no harm. Stretching exercises before and after exercise is actually a good thing for tendons. Doing something involving aggressive unnatural motions with the tendons or obsessive behavior could be bad for you. Start by asking your parents or a physical education teacher and show them what you are doing. If you are having pain or weakness, then see a podiatrist.
Palmer Branch
Palmer Branch, DPM
Podiatrist in Cumming, GA
Level: Contributor (6)
Website: http://www.comprehensivefootandankle.net
April 25, 11:17 AM
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Would like to answer your question, but do not really understand it. It is not a good habit to overstress any part of your body.
Jeffrey Lerner
Jeffrey Lerner, DPM
Podiatrist in Wellington, FL
Level: Master Contributor (70)
Website: Palm Beach Podiatric Center
April 23, 06:47 PM
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I am not sure what you mean but if you have pain you should see a podiatrist for evaluation and treatment soon.
Jerald Askin
Jerald Askin, DPM
Podiatrist in Paramount, CA
Level: Top Contributor (49)
Website: Askin Podiatry
April 23, 04:51 AM
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Yes it is bad to pull them. You can strain them or rupture them. Results can be extremely painful
Kelvin A. Barry
Kelvin A. Barry, DPM
Podiatrist in North Bellmore, NY
Level: Top Contributor (29)
April 22, 08:09 PM
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Your foot provides weight bearing support for your entire body. If you consider that, then difficulty of the foot to maintain stability is an important problem to correct. The tendons connect muscle to the bones. When we pull muscles not only might we loose support but we also loose strength. This creates pain and instability. Some problems heel on their own, others require assistance. The last thing you want is a chronic instability problem. The hardness you speak of, leads me believe this is chronic. I suggest you have this evaluated by a qualified podiatrist.
Ari Rubinstein
Ari Rubinstein, DPM
Podiatry in White Plains, NY
Level: Contributor (12)
April 22, 06:30 PM
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It sounds like you are having painful symptoms which warrant professional evaluation and treatment by your local podiatrist. Please seek prompt professional care.
Howard Schaengold
Howard Schaengold, DPM
Podiatrist in Sammamish, WA
Level: Master Contributor (61)
Website: Plateau Foot & Ankle Clinic
April 22, 06:28 PM
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