Whether you’re an expert basketball player, know how to hit a home run in baseball, or simply love to run long distances, sports-related injuries can happen to anyone. Some of the most common sports-related foot injuries include:
Plantar fasciitis occurs as a result of excess pressure on the tissue that supports the arch of your foot. The bottom of your heel starts to get inflamed and causes severe pain.
The Achilles' tendon connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. If you have Achilles tendinitis, it typically stems from overuse, specifically in basketball and tennis players, and in professional runners.
Stress fractures are small cracks in the bones in your feet. The more you’re on your feet practicing, the more pressure and stress you place on your feet and ankles.
Ankle sprains come about when you twist your foot and injure the ligaments in your ankle. You can suffer from an inversion sprain, an inward twist of the foot, or an eversion sprain, the outward twist of the foot.
A neuroma refers to a swollen nerve in-between your toes that creates pain, irritation, and inflammation.
Heel spurs are bony protrusions on the heel bone. People with flat feet or high arches are more susceptible to heel spurs, although a combination of age, weight, diabetes, and improper footwear can cause them.
Each sports-related foot injury comes with its own set of symptoms. The team at Foot and Ankle Specialists is expertly trained to address any of the following symptoms.
If you experience any of the above following an injury, get in touch with a podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists today for treatment.
Your podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists is committed to providing you comprehensive and individualized treatment to get you back to training as soon as possible with little recovery time. Your podiatrist always tries to avoid surgical intervention. To do so, they might recommend any of the following.
Staying active is important, but proper prevention plays a key role in avoiding setbacks. Understanding how to prepare your body, use the right footwear, and recover correctly can significantly reduce the risk of injury. Learn more about how to prevent sports injuries and recover to support long-term performance and keep you moving safely.
Understanding the role of a podiatrist can help you feel more confident in your care and treatment options. Learn more in our article on what a podiatrist is.
If conservative treatment options do not yield conclusive results, your podiatrist discusses your surgical options depending on the injury. Additionally, if you’re unsure whether your symptoms require professional care, you can learn more about when to seek treatment in our guide on how to know if you should see a foot doctor.
Once treatment begins, one of the most important parts of recovery is staying off your feet while you heal. To support a safe recovery and avoid recurring issues, you can schedule an appointment at any of our convenient locations, including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Gallup, Las Vegas, and Taos, ensuring your injury heals correctly.