Sports Medicine
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to receive elite, performance-driven care.
At New Orleans Podiatry, we combine regenerative medicine with advanced technologies to gently accelerate healing, support strength, and help you return to the activities that bring you joy. Our focus is the foot and ankle—the foundation of movement, balance, and endurance.
Under the guidance of Dr. Edward Lang, each treatment plan is crafted with intention, expertise, and a deep respect for your unique goals. Patients enjoy thoughtful, concierge-level access to their care team for support, progress updates, and effortless scheduling.
. From weekend warriors to lifelong movers, we’re here to keep you doing what you love—sooner, and with greater comfort.
Specialized medicine for sports-related injuries, focusing on regenerative care of the foot, ankle, and related structures.
Ankle sprains, stress fractures, shin splints, overuse injuries, joint injuries, and sports-specific conditions that affect movement and performance.
Reduced pain. Faster recovery. A stronger return to performance.
Varies by injury; some athletes return to modified activity immediately, while others may need structured rest before full return.
Help athletes and active individuals heal, regain strength, and prevent future setbacks through personalized, evidence-based care.
No two injuries or athletes are the same. Our sports medicine podiatrist will design a treatment plan that restores motion and confidence while protecting long‑term health.
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply committed to staying active, regenerative therapies can help accelerate recovery, reduce pain, and support long-term performance. These minimally invasive treatments harness the body’s natural healing potential to repair injured tissue, improve function, and shorten downtime.
Common regenerative procedures used in sports medicine include:
These therapies can be used alone or alongside bracing, shockwave therapy, or surgical care—helping active individuals recover with less downtime and return to movement with confidence.
Get help quickly if you have severe pain, swelling that limits weight bearing, numbness or weakness, a deformity after a sudden blow, or pain that interrupts sleep. Sports-related problems that do not improve within a few days of rest deserve an expert look. Early care protects performance and overall well-being.
Our sports medicine podiatrist is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who leads lower-extremity care, with seamless referrals to trusted integrative specialists for knee, hip, and shoulder concerns. We coordinate closely with physical therapists and sports medicine professionals, ensuring you’re never left to navigate recovery on your own. This collaborative approach brings expert medical insight to your training in a way that feels practical, supportive, and easy to follow.
Foot and ankle problems are the most common sports-related injuries we see in New Orleans.
Prompt evaluation and customized care help prevent long-term damage and get you back to training with confidence. Most athletes improve with conservative, regenerative, and non-surgical approaches.
We treat runners, dancers, lifters, weekend hoopers, and anyone who feels better when they move. Sports medicine is for patients who want to keep an active life, including adults returning to exercise and kids who live on the field. If it hurts when you play, we can help.
We address a wide range of conditions, including common sports injuries like ankle sprains, stress fractures, shin splints, tendonitis, overuse injuries, and foot pain from repetitive stress or sudden blows. We also treat joint injuries, ligament sprains, and conditions caused by poor body mechanics or improper footwear.
Sports medicine focuses on preventing and treating sports-related injuries while improving overall physical performance. It combines medical knowledge with training principles, rehabilitation, and injury-prevention strategies for both athletes and non-athletes.
No. We help anyone with an active lifestyle, whether you are a runner, weekend athlete, dancer, or someone who wants to walk comfortably without pain. The principles of sports medicine apply to physical activities at any level.
Your visit includes a review of your medical history, a physical exam of the affected area, and—if needed—imaging and lab work. We also evaluate your training habits, lifestyle, nutrition, and footwear. From there, we design a treatment plan that supports healing and long-term performance.
Yes. Our approach includes education on lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation, as well as guidance on footwear and training adjustments. These steps help prevent future injuries and keep you active longer.
If you have severe pain of the foot or ankle, swelling, a visible deformity, or symptoms that limit activity and do not improve with rest, it’s best to seek care from a sports medicine podiatrist We provide targeted evaluation and treatment to speed recovery and prevent complications.
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