Sporting Injuries
When you think of Manly, you normally associate beachside living and a healthy lifestyle.
A community living a healthy lifestyle attracts a wide variety of people and fitness levels from triathletes, marathon runners and cyclists to the everyday walker.
At some point throughout your fitness journey, you may encounter discomfort or pain as a result of a sporting injury.
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.
Services
Related Conditions
Heel Pain
Heel pain is a common foot problem affecting people of all ages. This condition occurs when the plantar fascia that travels along the bottom of the foot becomes stressed resulting in tenderness and inflammation.
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Flat Feet
Flat feet is a condition wherein a person has a very low or no arch in the foot. The role of arches is to help distribute body weight across the feet and legs.
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Bunions
A bunion develops when the bone at the bottom of the big toe moves out of place causing the big toe to point inward (toward the other digits). Bunions can form on one or both feet.
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Kids’ Feet
Did you know that many adult foot problems start in childhood? We look past the physical symptoms in kids’ feet and examine anything that may be a cause of concern during your child’s growth.
Learn MoreContact Your Local Podiatrist in Manly
If so, it is recommended that you make an appointment to see our
caring Northern Beaches podiatrists. Use our easy online appointment or give us a call on (02) 8966 9552 and speak to our friendly team.
Take care of your feet and they will take care of you.