SPORTS INJURIES

Sports Related Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment - Delray Beach, FL

Podiatrists & Sports-Related Injuries

Whether you are a professional athlete or play sports just for fun, the demands made on your feet and lower limbs can lead to a range of injuries, including blisters, sprained ankles, torn ligaments, shin splints (leg pain), knee pain, low back pain and other joint or muscle problems. Added to these are common complaints such as corns, calluses and Athlete’s foot. Your running style, poor footwear and even minor limb length differences can also contribute to sports injury.

Visiting a podiatrist like Victoria Gensemer, DPM should be your fist step towards getting back on your feet after a sports injury. Dr. Gensemer can not only help treat your current foot or ankle pain, but provide you with helpful tips to prevent future sports injuries.

Here are some tips for athletic foot care:
  • Wash your feet every day, and dry thoroughly.
  • Wear only good-quality, well-fitting cotton socks.
  • Always use the correct shoe for each sport and surface.
  • Get in shape. Being overweight or out of shape places added stress on the feet. Condition yourself gradually with stretching exercises for 15-20 minutes before starting and after any activity (“warm-up” and “warm-down”).
  • Wear correct shoes. Footwear should be given the same consideration as any other piece of sporting equipment. Sports shoes should protect as much as possible, be durable, and should be right for the sport and surface. If running, the shoe should have adequate cushioning in the mid-sole and a flared heel for stability.
Foot & Ankle Conditions

As a podiatrist in Delray Beach FL our office specializes in sports related foot and ankle injuries in Delray  Beach, Palm Beach County, FL. If you would like to schedule a consultation for sports injury treatment with the foot doctor please call our office today at (561) 498-9888 or request an appointment online.
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