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Choosing well-fitting footwear is one important way to protect your feet this summer, says Steven Adler, D.P.M., Director of Podiatry at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.

“Make sure summer shoes fit appropriately,” he said. “Flip-flops are fine for around the pool, but don’t wear them to play football or Frisbee—you can easily injure yourself.” Flip-flops with padding or thick bottoms can cushion the ball of your foot. Look for flip-flops with arch support to provide stability and balance.

If you have shoulder pain, it may not be obvious whether you should see a doctor about it, or try to tough it out with over-the-counter pain relievers, ice, and rest. If your shoulder aches after an activity such as shoveling snow, you can most likely give it time to heal. But if you experience pain after falling, have a significant strain injury or feel a pop or tearing sensation in your shoulder, then it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible, says Jason Fond, MD, Director of Orthopedic Surgery, Montefiore Nyack Hospital.

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