Sports Medicine

What You Need To Know

A fast, accurate diagnosis is the first step to a fast recovery. Here’s how our team evaluates and treats sports-related foot and ankle injuries.

When to See a Podiatrist

Podiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat the lower leg, ankle, and foot in detail. At The Foot Care Center, our providers care for athletes of every age and activity level, from competitive players to kids just getting started in a new sport.

Schedule a visit if you notice: – Moderate to severe bruising or swelling – Pain or difficulty bearing weight – A sense that the ankle may give out – Decreased range of motion – Heel pain that doesn’t ease with rest – Any suspected fracture, even if the pain seems manageable

For parents: Growing bodies carry unique risks, including growth plate injuries and overuse strain from busy travel and rec league schedules. Kids often can’t clearly describe what hurts — a new limp or a change in how your child walks is worth a visit on its own. Our providers know how to ask the right questions to get the full picture.

Conditions we treat include: – Fractures – Ankle sprains, including high ankle sprains – Muscle strains and tendonitis – Plantar fasciitis – Achilles tendon injuries – Shin splints and flexor tendon injuries

Why Early Sports Medicine Evaluation Matters

An untreated strain rarely stays minor. Continuing to train or play through pain often turns a short-term issue into a longer, harder-to-treat one. The earlier we evaluate an injury, the sooner we can build a plan that gets you back to your sport safely.

What Sports Injury Treatment Looks Like

Recovery is built around your specific injury, not a standard protocol.

– Reducing pain and inflammation: Ice, heat, taping, shockwave therapy, and MLS Laser Therapy – Rebuilding strength and mobility: Physical therapy and active rehab – Managing fractures: Treating the break first, then rehabbing the surrounding muscles and joints – Preventing repeat injuries: Identifying and correcting the mechanical weakness that contributed to the injury – Matching care to your activity: Adjusting rehab for the repeated impact of running, the lateral cuts of court sports, or the contact demands of field sports – Supporting young athletes: Managing overuse strain and growth-related heel pain during demanding practice seasons