Sporting Injuries

What Caused My Sporting Injury?

There are a number of factors that may cause your injury and they are:

• Not warming up properly before exercising
• Pushing too hard for your current level of fitness
• Incorrect shoes for your foot type
• Inadequate shock absorption, worn out or ill-fitting shoes
• Structural abnormalities
• Poor technique

Common Sporting Injuries

Some common injuries include:

• Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
• Forefoot pain
• Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle sprain
• Knee pain
• Stress fractures

Types Of Sporting Injuries

Sports injuries can be either be acute or chronic.

Acute sports injuries occur as a result of sudden impact or awkward movement, e.g. a muscle tear or a sprained ankle.

Chronic sports injuries develop over time, often due to the continual use of the same joints or muscle groups accompanied by a bad technique or structural abnormalities.

Your Treatment

Before any treatment is carried out, you will be given a full explanation using simple language so you can make an informed decision about your foot health.

Your treatment may include one or a combination of the following:

• Orthotics to control the way your foot functions
• Footwear advice
• Strengthening and stretching exercises
• Technique and training advice

We know that recovery is a frustrating process because you don’t want your hard efforts to be in vain. We will get you back onto your feet as quickly as possible.