Peyton Manning has been told by foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson of Charlotte, North Carolina to take a break for two weeks. For the past few months, Manning has been feeling a slight soreness in his left heel and apparently suffered a tear playing against the colts. Since then, the suffering has only continued and Manning has been put in a foot cast so he can get some rest and so his foot can get some healing.
Playing with a sports injury can cause many problems with later on. If you have any concerns about your feet contact Dr. Sharon L. Pletcher of Pennsylvania. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.
Playing Sports with Foot Injuries
Many types of foot injuries affect athletes over the course of their athletic career. Despite their setbacks, many of these athletes will continue to play with mild foot injuries and attempt to ‘push’ through the pain. In order to be able to prevent injuries, it is important to stretch before any activity, wear proper footwear and replace shoes as needed. Some of the foot injuries athletes are at risk for include:
- Turf toe- upward bending of the big toe outside normal range of motion
- Stress Fractures
- Overpronation- excessive foot movement during gait
- Plantar Fasciitis- swollen ligament in the foot’s base
- Strains
For more serious injuries it is recommended to consult with a podiatrist or orthopedic specialist as fractures and other serious conditions may require surgery.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in State College, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.