Sports Injuries

Get back in the game with expert sports medicine care

Board-certified podiatrists
Same-day appointments
Most insurance accepted

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About Sports Injuries

Athletes put tremendous demands on their feet and ankles. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, sports injuries to the lower extremity can sideline you from the activities you love. Our sports medicine specialists understand the unique needs of active individuals and work to get you back to peak performance.

Common Symptoms

Pain during or after physical activity

Swelling in the foot or ankle

Difficulty running or jumping

Stiffness after rest

Bruising or discoloration

Instability or weakness

Clicking or popping sounds

Decreased athletic performance

Common Causes

Overuse and repetitive stress
Inadequate warm-up or stretching
Improper footwear for the activity
Sudden increase in training intensity
Poor biomechanics or foot structure
Direct trauma or impact
Fatigue and muscle weakness

Treatment Options

1Conservative Treatment

Activity Modification: Adjusting training to allow healing
Physical Therapy: Sport-specific rehabilitation programs
Custom Orthotics: Correcting biomechanical issues
Proper Footwear: Sport-specific shoe recommendations
Regenerative Medicine: PRP and stem cell therapies
Shockwave Therapy: ESWT for chronic conditions
Bracing and Taping: Support during return to activity

2Surgical Treatment

When conservative treatments don’t provide adequate relief, surgical correction may be recommended. Modern surgical techniques are minimally invasive with faster recovery times.

Arthroscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive joint repairs
Tendon Repair: Fixing torn or damaged tendons
Stress Fracture Fixation: Stabilizing non-healing fractures
Ligament Reconstruction: Restoring ankle stability

When to See a Podiatrist

See our sports medicine specialists if you have pain that limits your activity, swelling that doesn't improve with rest, recurring injuries, or if you want to improve performance and prevent injuries. We help athletes of all levels achieve their goals.