Since there are very few sports or activities that don’t involve your feet and ankles, the risk of related injuries in the form of strains and sprains is fairly high. As a trained podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon at PGA Foot & Ankle P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Dr. E. Charisse Dunn treats foot and ankle injuries quickly and efficiently, getting you back into the game as soon as possible. To learn more, call or go online to make an appointment to start your treatment today.
If you consider the amount of stress your feet and ankles are under as you engage in your favorite sport or activity, it’s easy to see how these areas are particularly prone to injury. By far, the most common sports injuries are caused by:
The results of these actions can lead to numerous problems in your feet and ankles, including:
The most common sports-related injury in ankles and feet are sprains, which are defined as a twisting or wrenching of your ligaments that leads to tears.
Ankle sprains occur when your foot rolls under your ankle, causing a twisting motion, while isolated twisting movements cause sprains elsewhere in the foot. To determine whether you have sprained your ankle or your foot, you should look for:
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, make an appointment with Dr. Dunn to get checked out.
Using the RICE method is the first thing you should do if you suspect you have sprained your ankle or foot. RICE stands for:
While you are performing the RICE therapy, call or go online to book an appointment with Dr. Dunn for a full evaluation of your injury. Once Dr. Dunn performs her evaluation, she goes over the best course of action, which may include:
No matter what type of injury, problems with your feet or ankles should not be ignored. If you are experiencing discomfort or you have limited use of your foot or ankle because of a sports-related injury, you should be evaluated as soon as possible by Dr. Charisse Dunn.
