Foot injuries can cause extensive pain and can even impede your ability to move freely. They’re often slow to heal because of the weight you place on your feet when you walk or stand up.
Any structure in your foot, including the bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, can accumulate damage from overuse over time, or an acute injury can cause instant, severe pain. Both injury types may require professional podiatric care in order to heal effectively.
The podiatrists at Kaplansky Foot and Ankle Centers frequently diagnose and treat these common foot and ankle injuries:
- Sprains
- Strains
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Tendon injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Wounds
Certain lifestyle factors and behaviors can increase your risk for injuries like these. For example, if you’re an athlete, you’re probably more likely to experience a foot or ankle injury than someone who participates in mild exercise. Your risk for foot and ankle injuries generally increases with age.
