The foot is one of the most common body parts that can get injured due to sports participation be it a minor or a major injury. You should consult certified and experienced podiatrists whenever you experience any of these issues. At John The Footman, we specialize in all areas of sports foot injuries.

Most Common Foot Issues for Sports Enthusiasts

Hamstring Injuries: Getting injuries in the hamstring muscle is common. Sports like cricket, football, volleyball or badminton demand constant and vigorous leg movement, which can cause such issues. You need to visit your podiatrist and get suggestions about exercises and pain-relief medicines.

Runner’s Knee: Patellofemoral stress syndrome is commonly known as runner’s knee. In this particular condition, your knee cap rubs against your thigh bone whenever you run or walk fast. This is a common symptom for runners and athletes. Your doctor may suggest customised foot orthotics to heal this condition and keep your knees in their correct position.

Plantar Fasciitis: This one is common not only for sportspersons but for dancers as well. Feeling pain, discomfort and inflammation in a dense band of your tissue are collectively known as the plantar fascia. One can feel the pain from the bottom of the heel bone to the ball of the foot.

Stress Fractures: Athletes and sportspersons can have injuries and small cracks in bones. Regular and excessive foot movement or stress can cause such fracture. You can see this type of fracture in runners’ midfoot bones.

No matter what type of injury you have, consulting a certified and licensed podiatrist is recommended for treatment and long-lasting relief.

The experts will examine your foot condition and diagnose the problem. Next, they will offer you the right treatment, which includes exercises, medicine and other therapies.

At John the Footman, we offer a range of examinations and treatments for sports injuries. Please get in touch with us to know all the details.