How the sports medicine services from your podiatrists in Central Austin and Bee Cave, TX, can heal your injuries
Sports are wonderful for staying fit, staying active, and getting out and about, but unfortunately, they can be hard on your body. After all, no matter how much you try and protect yourself, your body is still vulnerable to injury. This is especially true for your feet and ankles, which is why your podiatrists are here for you.
At Capital Foot and Ankle in Central Austin and Bee Cave, TX, we offer a full range of podiatry treatments, including sports medicine services. Read on to learn more!
Let’s take a look at some of the common sports injuries...
Plantar fasciitis, which causes mild to severe heel pain, occurs when the thick band of tissue at the bottom of your heel (called the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed. When you have plantar fasciitis, you can apply ice several times during the day and take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medications. For plantar fasciitis, your podiatrist may recommend extracorporeal pulse activation technology, called EPAT.
Shin splints, which result when the large bone in the front of your leg (termed the tibia) becomes inflamed. A common condition among runners, shin splints cause leg swelling, recurrent pain, and inflammation. To treat these symptoms, you should apply ice several times each day and take anti-inflammatory medication. Your physician will offer additional treatment options to address this condition.
Ankle and foot fractures are common sports injuries especially if you play contact sports. When you fracture or dislocate a bone, severe throbbing pain can occur, which may increase when you put weight on your foot or ankle. Lack of stability and abnormal movement also may occur. Your podiatrist may recommend wearing a cast, taking prescription anti-inflammatory/pain medication, undergoing physical therapy, and even surgery in some severe cases.
Need care? Give us a call
These are just a few of the common sports injuries you may experience. To learn more about how your podiatrist can help when you injure your foot or ankle, call the sports medicine experts at Capital Foot and Ankle in Central Austin and Bee Cave, TX, today by dialing 512-474-6666.