Sports Medicine & Injury Care - Manningham Foot Clinic
Sports Medicine & Injury Care - Manningham Foot Clinic
They have highly skilled training to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and strategic treatment plan to help you fix your sports injury. At Manningham Foot Clinic.
At Manningham Foot Clinic Provided anyone participating in sports or athletic activity is at risk of suffering a foot or ankle injury. Because the feet and ankles carry and bear your entire weight, they are the most commonly injured parts of the body.
Sports Medicine
Sports injuries occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising. Sports injuries can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, fractures, and dislocations.
The most common treatment recommended for injury is rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE).
Rest: Avoid activities that may cause injury
Ice: Ice packs can be applied to the injured area which will help to diminish swelling and pain. Ice should be applied over a towel to the affected area for 15-20 minutes four times a day for several days. Never place ice directly over the skin
Compression: Compression of the injured area helps to reduce swelling. Elastic wraps, air casts, and splints can accomplish this
Elevation: Elevate the injured part above heart level to reduce swelling and pain.
Some of the measures that are followed to prevent sports related injuries include:
Follow an exercise program to strengthen the muscles
Gradually increase your exercise level and avoid overdoing the exercise
Ensure that you wear properly-fitted protective gear such as elbow guards, eye gear, facemasks, mouthguards, and pads, comfortable clothes, and athletic shoes before playing any sports activity which will help to reduce the chances of injury
Make sure that you follow warm up and cool down exercises before and after sports activity. Exercises will help to stretch the muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce soft tissue injuries
Avoid exercising immediately after eating a large meal
Maintain a healthy diet which will nourish the muscles
Avoid playing when you are injured or tired. Take a break for some time after playing
Learn all the rules of the game you are participating in
Ensure that you are physically fit to play the sport
Some of the common sports injuries include:
Foot and ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries include the injuries in the leg below the knee and they are common while playing sports such as football, hockey, skating and in athletes. Treatment for some of these conditions may be orthotics, braces, physical therapy, injections or surgery. Common sports injuries include sprains and strains, ankle fractures, and Achilles tendinitis.
Shoulder Injuries
Severe pain in shoulders while playing your favourite sports such as tennis, basketball and gymnastics may be because of torn ligament in shoulder or shoulder dislocation. These may be caused by overuse of shoulder while playing sports. Simple pain or acute injuries may be treated with conservative treatment and chronic injuries may require surgical treatment.
Hip Injuries
Fractures of the femur bone, labral tear and hip dislocation are some of the common sports injuries affecting the hip. Hip joint bears more weight and is more susceptible for injuries while playing sports. Hip injuries require immediate medical intervention to avoid further complications. Rehabilitation programs and physical therapy is often recommended following the medical intervention where you need to perform certain exercises to strengthen the muscles and improve the movements.
Knee Injuries
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is major stabilizing ligament in the knee which may tear with over use of knee for playing sports. The ACL has poor ability to heal and may cause instability. Other common sports injuries in knee are cartilage damage and meniscal tear. Knee injuries of sports may require surgical intervention that can be performed using open surgical or minimally invasive technique. Your surgeon will recommend you for physical therapy to strengthen your muscles, improve elasticity and improve the movements of the bones and joints.
Manningham Foot Clinic
What Causes Sports Injuries?
Anyone participating in sports or athletic activity is at risk of suffering a foot or ankle injury. Because the feet and ankles carry and bear your entire weight, they are the most commonly injured parts of the body.
The most common sports-related injuries are:
- Strains and sprains
- Achilles tendinitis
- Foot, toe and ankle fractures or dislocation
- Heel and arch pain
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These injuries can be caused by overuse, inappropriate footwear, intense workouts, lack of warm-up and playing on hard surfaces.
Sports Injury Assessment and Care
At Manningham Foot Clinic, we are able to determine the type of injury you have and recommend the appropriate treatment, such as:
A footwear assessment
Orthotics to support the injured area
Ankle braces for added support
Foot and ankle mobilisation techniques
CAM walkers
Prolotherapy
We facilitate your ankle’s healing process
Orthotics
Continuous use of an injured foot can result in muscle imbalances, which can lead to permanent damage and restricted muscle movement. If you’re pushing through the pain, get in touch! Our professionals will make sure your injury heals correctly.
Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Injury Treatment
Work, sports, and everyday injuries typically come from out of nowhere. As a result, many of us experience ongoing pain, lack of mobility and trouble sleeping.
Too often, we also see patients who have ‘toughed it out’ when injured – only to extend their condition’s recovery time. This can be very disheartening when being active is part of your lifestyle.
The GPs at our clinic treat patients from all walks of life for a range of musculoskeletal complaints, including:
fractures
frozen shoulders
hamstring strains
neck and back pain
sciatica
soft tissue injuries
sore knees
wrist and ankle sprains
If you require specialised treatment, we’ll refer you to the right specialist. We have close relationships with reputable physiotherapists, podiatrists, surgeons and exercise physiologists.
Call us on (03) 8595 5217 to make an appointment or book online.
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