How You Can Injure Your Feet
There are many ways you can injure your feet. One of the most common is playing a sport, especially if you are new to the sport or are not wearing the proper equipment or footwear. You can also injure your feet by overuse from standing or walking on hard surfaces. Medical conditions such as diabetes can also cause foot injuries.
Common Foot Injuries Treated by a Podiatrist
Your podiatrist treats a wide range of foot injuries and conditions, including:
Plantar fasciitis is caused by overpronating or rolling your feet when you walk, jog, or run. The thick band of tissue on your heel, known as the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed, causing heel pain. Icing your heel, taking anti-inflammatory medication, and professional treatments like extracorporeal shock wave treatment (ESWT) can provide relief.
Dislocated or fractured bones in your feet, which can be caused by trauma. Your podiatrist may recommend wearing a cast, physical therapy, and surgical treatment to repair and realign the bones in your feet.
Diabetes causes diabetic foot wounds due to an impaired immune system and poor blood flow. Your podiatrist can prescribe topical and oral antibiotics and a wound dressing to help the foot wound heal.
What You Can Do to Prevent Foot Injuries
Remember to avoid going barefoot and wear appropriate footwear for the activity you are doing. You should also check your feet often for cuts or blisters and apply antibiotic cream and bandages to the area. Visit your podiatrist at least once a year for a foot examination and more often if you have a chronic condition like diabetes or arthritis, which can affect your feet.
Want To Know More About Foot Injuries?
To learn more about foot injuries and how your podiatrist can help, call the Connecticut Foot Care Centers at Rocky Hill, Bristol, Middletown, Glastonbury, Newington, & Kensington, CT. You can reach them at (203) 238-3668. Call today.