Sports Injuries – Gait Analysis & Orthotics
In-depth Sports Injury Analysis
Over the 25 years its been established, our clinic has treated sports people ranging from GB Elite athletes and broadway dancers, to amateur runners, cyclists and recreational golfers.
Each patient presents uniquely depending on their set of circumstances. It is then the Podiatrist who will use in-depth gait analysis assessment to discover the root of the problem, which often can be minimal imbalances that can be corrected with advice, exercises, orthotics or footwear advice.
Everything You Need to know about Sports Injuries.
Sports injuries are injuries that occur when engaging in sports or exercise. Sports injuries can occur due to overtraining, lack of conditioning, and improper form or technique. Failing to warm up increases the risk of sports injuries. Bruises, strains, sprains, tears, and broken bones can result from sports injuries.
Sports injuries occur during exercise or while participating in a sport. Children are particularly at risk for these types of injuries, but adults can get them, too.
You’re at risk for sports injuries if you:
- haven’t been regularly active
- don’t warm up properly before exercise
- play contact sports
Types of sports injuries
Different sports injuries produce different symptoms and complications. The most common types of sports injuries include:
Sprains: Overstretching or tearing the ligaments results in a sprain. Ligaments are pieces of tissue that connect two bones to one another in a joint.
Strains: Overstretching or tearing muscles or tendons results in a sprain. Tendons are thick, fibrous cords of tissue that connect bone to muscle. Strains are commonly mistaken for sprains.
Knee injuries: Any injury that interferes with how the knee joint moves could be a sports injury. It could range from an overstretch to a tear in the muscles or tissues in the knee.
Swollen muscles: Swelling is a natural reaction to an injury. Swollen muscles may also be painful and weak.
Achilles tendon rupture: The Achilles tendon is a thin, powerful tendon at the back of your ankle. During sports, this tendon can break or rupture. When it does, you may experience sudden, severe pain and difficulty walking.
Achilles Tendonitis: an inflammation that causes pain on the lower back of the leg just above the heel. The area may become painful, swollen, and stiff. The pain worsens after physical activity. The tendon may become thickened and, in some cases, bone spurs may develop in the area. Achilles tendonitis may be treated with rest, ice, stretching, and orthotics.
From start to finish the service and professionalism has been first class. It has been just over two weeks and I have undergone an assessment and received my orthotics and now am completely pain free!