By The Essendon Podiatry Team
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August 10, 2021
Playing sports and strenuous exercise can lead to additional pressure and unusual forces on your feet and ankles. In fact, anyone who plays a sport will be familiar with the risk of physical injuries of the feet and ankles, including the significant risk of the injury reoccurring if not treated and managed properly. Minor injuries of the feet can lead to more serious foot and heal pain and will impede in your ability to participate during training and reduce your performance. It is vitally important to prioritise sports injury management to increase performance levels and ensure overall well-being. The Essendon Podiatry Clinic has a long association in helping sports people with foot related injury treatment. You’ll be glad to know that Essendon Podiatry has specialist training and equipment to help athletes get back to their optimal performance levels. As the adage goes, prevention is the best cure. An athlete might be fortunate enough to remain injury free throughout their career, but certain steps need to be taken to prevent injuries from occurring. The following are tips on decreasing the chances of sports-related injuries of the feet: