Common Foot Sports Injuries

How your podiatrists in Howell Township and Brick, NJ, can help with a sports injury

When you participate in a sport, your feet are especially vulnerable to injury. Sports like running and jogging can put stress on your feet, and if you run or jog on uneven ground, you are susceptible to a tendon or ligament injury from a twisted ankle. If you play basketball or tennis, you may suffer a strained tendon injury from sudden, twisting movements. Fortunately, your podiatrist is an expert at treatment of sports injuries involving your feet or ankles. 

Drs. Keith Rosenthal, Julian Sansone, and Matthew Blutfield at The Foot And Ankle Center provide comprehensive podiatry services, including treatment of foot sports injuries. They have two convenient office locations in Howell Township and Brick, NJ, to help you.

These are just a few common foot sports injuries:

Plantar fasciitis, common among runners and joggers; It’s a condition caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue on your heel.

Shin splints, common when you haven’t stretched before exercise or activity; shin splints cause sharp pain down the front of your leg, next to the tibia.

Dislocated or fractured bones, common among soccer and football players; swelling, bruising, severe pain, and loss of function are caused by this injury.

Tendon or ligament tears or strain, common if you have leg stress without proper stretching; this condition causes severe pain and instability.

Toenail injuries, common among people who participate in impact sports like soccer or football; this injury can cause swelling and severe pain.

For mild sports injuries, you can try:

• Applying ice for 15 minutes several times each day
• Elevating the area to relieve stress 
• Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medication

You should see your podiatrist if you experience:

• Severe pain or swelling
• Inability to put weight on the injured area
• Changes in your foot or ankle structure
• Popping or snapping when you injured yourself
• Tingling, numbness, or weakness in your foot or ankle

Depending on your sports injury, your podiatrist may recommend:

• Orthotics for plantar fasciitis and other conditions
• Prescription anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling and pain
• Assistive devices like casts and crutches to take the weight off your injury
• Surgical treatment to realign fractured or broken bones
• Physical therapy to help you regain mobility and strength

To learn more about the treatment of foot sports injuries, talk with the experts. Call Drs. Keith Rosenthal, Julian Sansone, and Matthew Blutfield at The Foot And Ankle Center. You can reach them in Howell Township, NJ, by calling (732) 833-2800, or in Brick, NJ, by calling (732) 477-0441, so call today.