A Podiatrist Can Help You Bounce Back from Sports Injuries

Hitting the field or court for your favorite sport is a great way to stay healthy, but even the most dedicated athletes can stumble. When pushing limits leads to overuse injuries, the folks in Solon and the surrounding areas visit the Foot and Ankle Associates of Cleveland. It’s easy to see why: Podiatrists are experts in biomechanics, the intricate interplay between muscles, bones, and tendons that enable movement.
For this blog, we’ve decided to help you stay one step ahead of any activity-based aches headed your way. Read to learn which injuries your podiatrist can handle better than anyone.
3 Common Complaints
Below are a few kinds of sports injuries that our patients present with quite often.
1.) Plantar Fasciitis:
- This inflammation of the plantar fascia, the band of tissue running along the sole of the foot, commonly affects runners, hikers, and bikers.
- High arches and flat feet make this heel ache more likely, and it tends to hurt worse in the mornings.
2.) Ankle Sprains:
- Sprains are incredibly common, but they vary significantly in severity.
- Your DPM will create a personalized rehabilitation plan that takes the sprain’s specifics into account, including whether your ligament is overstretched, partially torn, or completely torn.
3.) Achilles Tendonitis:
- Overuse of the Achilles tendon, located at the back of the heel, can lead to pain and inflammation.
- If left unchecked, this condition can increase the likelihood of more serious and painful complications, such as tendon rupture.
Advanced Tools and Surgical Expertise
Our office features digital X-rays that provide high-resolution images of the bones in your feet and ankle, allowing podiatrists to pinpoint fractures, identify misalignments, and assess the overall health of your bones.
This information is crucial for developing the most effective treatment plan possible, determining whether conservative measures like orthotics or physical therapy can help or whether minimally invasive surgery is required.
Dr. Craig B. Frey, Dr. Megan L. Oltmann, Dr. Jim Swienconek, Dr. Rachel Robinson, and Dr. Courtney Yoder are here to help! If you’re in pain, call Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland in Solon, Ohio, at (440) 903-1041 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We treat patients in Portage, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Summit Counties, proudly serving Solon, Aurora, Bedford, Chagrin Falls, Hudson, Macedonia, and Twinsburg, too.