Musculoskeletal Foot Problems

Sports Injuries

Any sporting activity places a huge amount of stress on our feet and legs.

If training or sporting activity of any nature is not undertaken with due care (such as following a recommended training schedule e.g. if you are hoping to complete a 10k run and have never run before) then you may increase your risk of developing an injury.

When training, wearing the right footwear, correction of functional problems such as over pronation, following training advice (such as resisting the urge to over train) and warming up/cooling down pre and post-exercise can all help reduce the injury risk.

Common sports related injuries include: Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Stress Fractures, Shin Splints and Knee injuries (such as runners’ knee).

Podiatrists can diagnose these conditions and give advice but may also refer you to a Sports Physiotherapist.

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