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Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

Many sports are hard on the feet because of quick repetitive movements, constricting footwear, and/or increased exposure to injury or trauma. Following is a brief overview of some of the most common injuries that result from particular sports.

Martial Arts and Kick Boxing
Injuries commonly seen as a result of martial arts and kick boxing include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, and ankle sprains. Stretching is recommended to help prevent injury: specifically, a minimum of 15 minutes of stretching before performing any kicking or punching.

Aerobics
Impact forces from aerobics can reach up to six times the force of gravity, which is transmitted to each of the 26 bones in the foot. That is why proper shoes are crucial to successful, injury-free aerobics. Shoes should provide sufficient cushioning and shock absorption to compensate for pressure on the foot many times greater than found in walking. They must also have good medial-lateral stability.

Team Sports
Activities such as football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse often lead to ankle injuries as a result of play on artificial surfaces, improper footwear, and/or inadequate stretching.


Our Foot and Ankle Specialists / Surgeons
are on staff at the Following Facilities:

  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
    11800 Astoria Blvd. Houston, Texas 77089
  • United Surgery Center
    12700 N Featherwood Dr, Houston, TX 77034
  • Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
    500 W Medical Center Blvd, Clearlake, TX 77598
  • St. Lukes Patient Medical Center
    4001 Preston Ave, Friendswood , TX
  • Houston Physicians Hospital
    333 N Texas Ave #1000, Webster, TX 77598

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