Sports Injuries

Sports injuries of the lower limb are numerous and depend on type and intensity of the sport. Commonly treated injuries at Advance Foot Clinic include ankle sprains, shin splints, muscle strain, lower leg and feet tendonitis, plantar fasciitis (pain through the bottom of the foot), Illiotibial band syndrome (pain through outside of thigh and knee), knee pain, lower back pain and stress fractures.

Podiatry plays a very important role in evaluating and treating lower leg and foot injuries. The podiatrist evaluates the patients;

    * Gait (the way you walk and run, especially in regards to the sport you play)
    * Foot biomechanics (alignment in regards to correct foot function)
    * Sports footwear
    * Wear patterns on the soles of their shoes,
    * alignment in regards to correct foot function
    * Joint ranges of motion
    * Muscle flexibilty

Also taken into consideration is predisposed hereditary factors, structural variations in the lower extremity, abnormal foot biomechanics, muscle imbalances, and external factors such as shoes and non shock-absorbing floor surfaces.

It is our aim at Advance Foot Clinic to have the Athlete functioning pain free as soon as possible with a wide range of treatment options including custom made orthotic devices and physical therapies as well as the ability to refer to orthopedic surgeons.