Sports Injuries
Regular physical activity is needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, sometimes physical activities like sports can result in injuries. East Ocean Podiatry in Florida specializes in sport injuries that affect the lower leg, ankle and foot.
If you feel foot or ankle pain during or after physical activity, it might not just be due to run of the mill soreness. What may seem like a minor ache or mild soreness may in fact be a potentially serious sports injury.
Sports injuries can result in:
- Fractures
- Compound Fractures
- Sprains
- Crush Injuries
- Breaks
One of the best ways to avoid sports injuries is to select proper athletic footwear. Here are the characteristics of different types of athletic shoes:
- Cycling Shoes (provide a rigidity and stability)
- Aerobic Dance Shoes (usually lack any support)
- Basketball Shoes (should be high top to avoid ankle sprains)
- Soccer Cleats (provide traction, have limited heel cushioning and children can develop growth plate tenderness.)
- Baseball & Football Cleats (spaced for max traction and control. Shorter cleats help reduce knee and ankle pain)
- Tennis Shoes (designed for side to side motion)
- Running Shoes (lighter with more cushion, so the foot can roll in a forward direction)
- Hiking Boots & Shoes (need to be rigid to allow for uneven terrain)
At Florida’s East Ocean Podiatry we utilize the most cutting-edge and up-to-date sports injury treatments. If you suspect a foot, ankle or lower leg sports injury it is imperative that you have it examined promptly. While some of the sports injuries may be relatively minor in nature, sometimes simply waiting and hoping the pain will go away is the worst thing you can do.
Experts at East Ocean Podiatry in Florida can help treat your sports injuries, so you can get back in the game! Please contact us for more information or call 954-481-3525 to schedule an appointment today.
