From weekend warrior to professional athletes, sports injuries face us all at some point.  Exercising and pushing our bodies beyond their normal limits not only keeps us healthy, but it also increases the risk of many types of injuries.  Some of the common injuries that we treat daily at Abbott Foot & Ankle Clinic include heel pain, shin splints sprained ankles, blisters, black toe nails, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures and knee, hip or back pain.  Many of these problems are caused by structural misalignments or muscular imbalances.  Improper footwear for the activity or ill fitting footwear can also increase the stress on the body during physical activities and lead to injury.

Most injuries can be treated in-office using conservative measures.  Tony Abbott will examine your footwear and perform a biomechanical examination and gait analysis. This will determine the best method to control the increased stresses that occur during your physical activity.  Rest, or a modified training plan, is usually required to give your body time to fully heal.  Starting back too soon can lead to further injury and a longer healing time.