Sports Injuries

  • Published 10/31/2023
  • Last Reviewed 11/13/2024

We understand the passion and dedication athletes put into their sports, but with that commitment comes the risk of foot and ankle injuries. From sprains and fractures to Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, these injuries can sideline even the most dedicated athletes. 

 

Leveraging state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and advanced treatment options, our sports medicine foot doctors specialize in getting you back on your feet, ensuring a safe and speedy recovery. Our personalized treatment plans are designed to address your specific injury, reduce pain, promote healing, and prevent future injuries, allowing you to return to the sport you love with confidence and strength. 

 

Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, our sports podiatrists are committed to helping you achieve your highest performance levels without compromising your foot and ankle health.

 

  • Ankle Arthritis is a progressive disease caused by an acute trauma, something degenerative, overuse or genetics, like Rheumatoid arthritis. This leads to a decreased range of motion and more cartilage breakdown.

  • Ankle Sprains are the most common foot and ankle injury, usually caused by the twisting of the ankle. If under-treated it often leads to further injury or chronic ankle instability.

  • The bursa sac can become irritated and inflamed due to excessive repetitive joint motion, injury, a bone deformity, or an underlying medical condition.

  • Also known as Sever’s disease, this occurs during puberty when the heel bone grows a lot faster than the leg muscles and tendons.

  • Cuboid syndrome does not often heal on its own without intervention and, if left untreated, can lead to chronic pain and long-term issues with foot function.

  • Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) is when the plantar fascia (the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot) is swollen or inflamed and can be very painful.

  • The posterior tibial tendon takes a beating supporting the foot and arch while walking. It can sometimes be too much, resulting in this tendon's dysfunctio

  • Sesamoids are two bones on the ball of the foot behind the big toe joint. Sesamoiditis is when they become injured, then pain, inflammation, and bone damage occurs.

  • Turf toe is a sprain or hyperextension of the toe. The toes, especially the big toe, are bending firmly against the ground while the foot falls forward.

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