What Caused My Sports Injury?
There is no direct answer we can give until you are seen by one of our podiatrists. Sports injuries can arise from a variety of factors, and each injury tends to differ from patient to patient. Listed below are the most common reasons why a sports-related foot or ankle injury might have occurred:
- Overuse or Repetitive Stress
- Poor Biomechanics or Gait Issues
- Poorly Fitted or Worn-Out Footwear
- Sudden Trauma or Impact
- Lack of Proper Warm-ups
- Training Errors
- Muscle Weakness or Imbalances
- Pre-existing Conditions
- Environmental Factors
- Fatigue or Poor Technique
Diagnosis and Treatments
Our doctors take a comprehensive approach to finding the root cause of your injury by:
- Performing physical examinations
- Walk through a biomechanical analysis
- Imaging tests like X-rays, or MRIs
- Reviewing medical and activity history
