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What can i do to ease the pain in my ankle after walking barefoot?
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Many things: Arthritis, injury. Tendinitis, sprain, biomechanical instability, other neuromussular diorders.
Answered 8/11/2012
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Don't Walk Barefoot: While this current craze has some evidence to stand on, your ankles are probably hurting due to the fact that your foot is not properly supported. See your local podiatrist for further evaluation, and look into custom orthotics.
Answered 8/11/2012
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