Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

There are multiple different foot and ankle sports injuries one could possibly endure. Playing sports like soccer, basketball, or even dance can be very straining on your feet and ankles. Over time from repetitive use, the bones and ligaments begin to weaken or break. 

Understanding Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

Here at Coastal Podiatry Associates, our doctors commonly see and treat the following conditions:

1. Ankle Sprains: A result of damage in a ligament.
2. Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes beneath the foot. 
3. Stress Fractures: Small fractures in the bones of the feet and heels
4. Achilles Tendonitis: Inflammation of the long tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. 
5. Turf Toe: A sprain in the big toe joint
6. Heel Spurs: A buildup of calcium on the end of the bone creating a spur to burrow beneath the heel.
7. Sesamoiditis: Inflammation of the sesamoid bones and the surrounding tendon in the forefoot. 

Click each condition to read more detailed information about their specific causes and symptoms!

Sports Injury Symptoms to Watch For

• Continuous pain in the foot, heel, or ankle 
• Swelling or bruising that doesn't alleviate
• Difficulty holding weight or walking
• Stiffness or reduced range of motion
• A popping sensation or sound at the time of injury 

Diagnose and Treatments for Sports Injuries 

Our doctors will diagnose your sports injury by carefully listening to your concerns and physical examinations. In some cases, the doctor will request advanced imagining test be done like an X-ray, or MRI to correctly diagnose the injury. 

Our treatment options are listed below:

1. Rest and Immobilization
2. Rehabilitation Therapy
3. Shockwave Therapy
4. Custom Orthotics
5. Minimally Invasive Surgery