Relief from Heel Pain in North Richland Hills

SUFFERING FROM SPORTS INJURIES?

You are more prone to injuries to your foot, ankle, or heel as an athlete. Don't take foot pain lightly. Getting it examined as quickly as possible is the best way to avoid further damage. If you play any of the following sports, we can help!

BASEBALL INJURIES

Ankle sprains may occur while running, fielding balls, stepping on, or sliding into bases. Sprains should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon to determine the extent of the injury, including possible peroneal tendon injuries or fractures. The foot and ankle surgeon will develop a treatment plan: Failure to fully treat and rehabilitate a sprain may lead to chronic ankle instability and recurrent sprains.

Overuse or excessive training may sideline some athletes with Achilles tendinopathy or heel pain (often plantar fasciitis, or calcaneal apophysitis in children and adolescents).

Contusions may occur from impact with the ball or contact with other players.

Cleats may pose challenges in the forefoot and aggravation of neuromas, sesamoids, bunions, and hammertoes. To stay at the top of your game, ensure that cleats are fitted properly and have injuries evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon.

FOOTBALL INJURIES

Football players can receive injuries to the foot and ankle due to running, side-to-side cutting, or direct trauma, such as from another player during a tackle. They should be aware of the following risks:

Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments and can be associated with peroneal tendon injuries and fractures.

Ankle fractures, metatarsal fractures, and Lisfranc fractures can sideline athletes and sometimes require surgery.

Contusions and bone bruises may also result from high impact during tackling.

Overuse and excessive training can lead to heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, stress fractures, posterior tibial tendonitis (or PTTD), and calcaneal apophysitis in children and adolescents.

SOCCER INJURIES

Soccer is hard on the feet! Injuries to the foot and ankle can occur from running, side to side cutting, sliding, or tackling, and striking the ball or another player with the foot. Soccer players should be aware of the following risks:

Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments and can also be associated with peroneal tendon injuries and fractures.

Ankle fractures, metatarsal fractures, and Lisfranc fractures can sideline athletes and sometimes require surgery. 

Contusions and bone bruises may also result from high impacts, such as slide tackling.

Overuse and excessive training can lead to heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, stress fractures, posterior tibial tendonitis (or PTTD), and calcaneal apophysitis in children and adolescents.