What is it?
In sports, the players are prone to many foot-related accidents. Running, jumping, and playing at a long stretch may result in misalignment of the foot and ankle. This misalignment leads to severe pain and damage to the legs. Hence it is called Sports- Foot Pain.

Common Sports-Related Foot Injuries include Achilles Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Stress Fractures, Ankle Sprain, Neuroma, and Heel Spur.

Causes
Foot Pain (Sports) can be caused by injury, overuse, or conditions that produce inflammation in any of the bones, ligaments, or tendons in the foot.

Injuries to the nerves in the foot can cause excruciating burning pain, numbness, and tingling (peripheral neuropathy). The unfit shoes and improper foot care can also lead to foot pain.

Symptoms
Severe pain, oozing pus, swelling, weakness, fatigue, unable to walk, cannot put weight on the foot are fundamental symptoms of Foot Pain (Sports)

Consequences if left untreated
If Foot pain is left untreated, it will lead to severe inflammation resulting in a tear of the ligament and unable to get back on track to play sports.

Treatment
The treatment of Sports Foot Pain will depend upon the severity of the condition and the basis of the patient’s physical activity to get over the pain and swelling.

It is always suggested to get checked at the initial stages, where the treatment can be done either by medication or by taking rest. If the case is severe, surgery can be done to cure the alignment.

Dr Pawan Sadhvani is an expert orthopaedic surgeon in Secunderabad, Hyderabad. Dr Pawan Sadhvani, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) is specialized in foot and ankle issues. With his proficiency, he handles the patient sensitively.

Whether you like to run or dance, or play a sport, foot pain can hold you back from doing what you love. Considering your feet are relatively small to the amount of weight they carry, it becomes important that you do your best to protect them.

At footculture, we provide our patients with medical grade orthotic supports which are custom-built to address their problems. We blend innovation and technology to provide you with holistic solutions so that you can engage in your favourite physical activities without the fear of pain and pressure.

If you face any symptoms of foot pain, get it checked on time. So without any further delay, schedule an appointment by call or online.