If you are an athlete, you owe it to yourself to discover what your podiatrist can do for you. Your podiatrist can help you prevent sports injuries to your feet and ankles, help enhance your performance in your sport, and keep you enjoying your sport, no matter what your age. Dr. Tony Avakian at Valencia Foot And Ankle Center in Valencia, CA, provides a wide range of podiatry services for athletes, celebrities, and people who want to enjoy great foot health.
How Your Podiatrist Can Help Support You
Sports take a toll on your feet and ankles. Contact sports, foot stress, overuse, and sports injuries can all contribute to foot and ankle problems. Let’s look at how your podiatrist can help support your athleticism.
Your podiatrist can help you protect your feet and ankles by teaching you how to prevent common foot and ankle injuries, including:
- How to choose the right shoes for the sport you are participating in
- Proper conditioning to get you ready for your sport
- Proper stretching to warm up your ligaments, tendons, and muscles
If you suffer an injury to your feet or ankles, your podiatrist can treat you, so you heal quickly and get moving again. These are just a few of the most common foot and ankle sports injuries:
- Plantar fasciitis, caused by inflammation of the band of tissue on your heel
- Shin splints are caused by inflammation of the tibia, which is the large bone in front of your leg
- Foot and ankle fractures, caused by trauma from contact sports
- Achilles’ tendonitis, caused by overuse and excessive foot stress
Depending on the type of injury, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Custom orthotics or footwear to protect your feet
- Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medication
- Assistive devices including casts, walking boots, or crutches
- Stretching and physical therapy to increase mobility
- Surgical treatment to realign bones in your feet or ankles
Want To Know More About How Your Podiatrist Can Help When You Play a Sport?
To find out more about how your podiatrist can help with sports injuries, sports performance, and other podiatry issues, call Dr. Avakian at Valencia Foot And Ankle Center in Valencia, CA. You can reach him in the office by calling (661) 288-2321, so call today.