Causes of Sports-Related Foot Injuries
- Improper footwear
- Intense workouts
- Overuse of your feet
- Playing on hard surfaces
- Rapid or intense warm-ups
- Trauma to your foot
Because playing sports can lead to such a variety of injuries, we encourage you to visit these other pages on our site that more specifically describe certain ailments: ankle sprain , blisters , bunions , chronic lateral ankle pain , fractures , plantar fasciitis , sesamoiditis , tarsal tunnel syndrome , and tendinitis .
Following is a brief overview of some of the most common injuries that result from particular sports.
Impact forces from aerobics can reach up to six times the force of gravity, and that force is transmitted to each of the 26 bones in the foot. That is why proper shoes are crucial to successful, injury-free aerobics. Shoes should provide sufficient cushioning and shock absorption to compensate for pressure on the foot many times greater than found in walking. They must also have good medial-lateral stability.
Prevention of Sports-Related Foot Injuries
- Avoid running on stepping on uneven surfaces. We know, we know: the streets of New Orleans, Metairie, and other communities in our area make this piece of advice especially challenging to follow. Happily, our parks and levees have more well-paved jogging and walking paths now than ever before, so opting for one of those trails rather than our streets or sidewalks is your best bet for safe running and walking.
- Condition your muscles for the sport you're playing by gradually increasing the amount of time you spend in the sport or activity. Cross training by getting involved in different sports or activities can also help build your muscles.
- Replace your shoes regularly. It is generally a good idea to buy new shoes every year. If you walk or run regularly, we recommend replacing your shoes every 300-400 miles.
- Warm up gently and slowly before playing a sport or beginning strenuous athletic activity.
- Wear a brace or tape if you have had an injury in a specific area before to better prevent recurrence of that injury.
- Wear shoes that are provide excellent arch support and support in the front and the back. They should be stable and comfortable. We also recommend shoes specifically designed for the sport you're playing.
Text Us About Sports Injuries
At New Orleans Podiatry Associates, we are experts in treating sports related injuries. Our lead podiatrist, Dr. Edward M. Lang, has been helping patients resolve sports injuries for over 30 years. Please text our HIPAA-compliant communication platform at (866) 875-4570 and chat directly with our team to learn more about sports related injury relief. You do not have to live with sports injuries. We are foot and ankle specialists, and we have helped thousands of patients reclaim their foot health.
Call Us for an Appointment
At New Orleans Podiatry Associates, we are experts in treating foot and ankle pain. Our lead podiatrist, Dr. Edward M. Lang, has been helping patients resolve foot and ankle pain for over 30 years. Please call our main number at (504)-897-3627 for both our New Orleans and Metairie locations, and speak directly with our team to learn more about how New Orleans Podiatry Associates can help you get back on your feet. We are foot and ankle specialists, and we have helped thousands of patients reclaim their foot health.