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Preventing Injuries on the Field

Although ankle sprains are the most common sports injury, there’s a myriad of ways that athletes could hurt their ankles and feet during training or out in the field. Unfortunately, the more sports injuries you sustain, the more time on the bench you’ll experience. Likewise, you may also increase your risk of sustaining more serious injuries down the line. Fortunately, the key to avoiding all these is proper preventive techniques.

Aside from working closely with your podiatrist here in the Capital Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Austin or Austin, TX, when you have sports injuries, Dr. Trinity Mereau, Dr. Shine John, or Dr. Steven Walters can also advise you on proper techniques regarding injury prevention. In addition, the following are practical ways to help you prevent all sorts of sports injuries:

Warm Your Feet Up

Begin by moving and stretching all the joints and bones in the ankle and feet area, and then introduce heat. Simply doing a boxer shuffle or jogging could make a significant difference.

Exercise and Condition Your Feet

Use a towel, belt, band, or scarf to wrap your foot, pull it up to bring in some resistance, and then flex and point your foot. To stabilize and strengthen your foot, try balancing on one foot and holding the position for one or more minutes. Your goal is gradual growth so take it slow to ensure that you can safely build up your feet’s stability and strength.

Check-In With Your Podiatrist Regularly

A lot of people think that they’re already great at preventing foot and ankle injuries so they don’t have to visit a podiatrist. However, whether or not you’re having issues with foot and ankle conditions or sports injuries, your podiatrist in Austin, TX, can:

  • Recommend certain stretches and exercises for injury prevention.
  • Help you condition your muscles safely and gradually to make certain that your ankles and feet can truly support your sporting activities.
  • Evaluate your ankles and feet to try and gauge potential issues so you can prevent them from developing.

Wear Proper Footwear

Your shoes should be specifically designed for your particular sport. Likewise, you must replace your shoes following about 500 miles of wearing them, which is roughly about three to four months if you use the same shoes regularly.

For Questions, Advice, or Concerns About Sports Injuries, Give Us a Call

Dial 512-474-6666 to reach the Capital Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Austin here at Austin, TX, and book your appointment with Dr. Trinity Mereau, Dr. Shine John, or Dr. Steven Walters.

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