Do you enjoy playing a favorite sport? If you do you know just how annoying it can be to have to be sidelined from playing because you have a nagging sports injury of the foot. If you are in need of an expert foot doctor who can provide you with expert treatment for sports foot injuries in Brick NJ, contact us at the practice of Dr. Theodore D’Amato.
At our podiatry practice, our expert foot doctor is Dr. Theodore D’Amato. Dr. D’Amato is a highly-regarded doctor of podiatric medicine who specializes in the treatment of sports foot injuries in Brick NJ. It is well known that there are several sports or high-stress activities such as hiking that can take a toll on our feet. However, that doesn’t mean that we are going to stop doing the activities we enjoy. It is important though that when you do develop a sports injury of the foot that you come in to see Dr. Theodore D’Amato for timely foot treatment. If left alone, foot sports injuries can become worse and ultimately take a longer time, or need more complicated treatment, to heal completely.
Common sports foot injuries in Brick NJ include ankle sprains which can occur during any sport or even just walking down a flight of stairs and you miss a step. Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting of the ankle bones. Consequently one or a few of the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are stretched, or in a worse case, torn. It is important that even a sprain is properly treated or a long-term problem can develop. Dr. D’Amato will be able to accurately diagnose the exact problem in your ankle and provide the appropriate treatment. Treating a sprain at home with a simple pack of ice or foot elevation may not be all that is needed to fix your problem. Sometimes physical therapy is needed to help strengthen the muscles and to control inflammation or further damage to the ankle. In some cases an ankle brace may be added for extra protection as you once again begin your sports participation. If you have a foot problem that should be addressed but has not been seen by a foot doctor, contact us at the practice of Dr. Theodore D’Amato for an appointment.
By Dr. Theodore D'Amato DPM
April 14, 2016