People who play sport or participate in activities involving running are more likely to develop an overuse injury caused by repetitive strain and the high load placed through the body at each foot strike. Running places enormous demands on the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the lower limbs, ankles and feet.
A number of factors can contribute to sports injuries including:
Sports Injuries affecting the lower limb include:
At Mooroolbark Podiatry we can carry out a thorough assessment, treatment and management plan for sports injuries to help you get back playing your sport as soon as possible.