Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries services offered in Great Neck and Mineola, NY

Sports injuries, like fractures, sprains, or tendonitis, can halt your progress and sideline you. If you have a sports injury, don’t wait to see a skilled podiatrist — schedule an appointment with Brian Lynn, DPM, MBA, at his Comprehensive Podiatric Care offices in Great Neck and Mineola, New York, where the team provides high-quality foot and ankle care, including custom orthotics and laser treatment. Call the nearest office to schedule sports injury treatment or book online today.

What are podiatric sports injuries?

Podiatric sports injuries impact the feet, ankles, and toes. While accidents happen and anyone can suffer a mishap, this type of injury is more likely if you’re an athlete, runner, or have a very active lifestyle.

The dozens of bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles in your feet absorb impact, enable movement, and support your weight whether you’re standing, walking, running, or performing dynamic movements. And as tough as they are, your feet are as susceptible to injury as any other part of your body, especially when stressed.

If you injure your foot or ankle, seek prompt treatment. Proper care can prevent complications and get you back to doing what you love.

Comprehensive Podiatric Care also offers pediatric podiatry if your active child complains of foot pain, limps, or shows other signs of injury.

What are common sports injuries?

Dr. Lynn diagnoses and treats a wide range of foot injuries and issues, including:

Ankle sprains
Tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Shin splints
Muscle strains
Bunions
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)
Ankle instability
Toenail injuries

You can also go to Comprehensive Podiatric Care to address broken bones and stress fractures.

How are sports injuries treated?

Dr. Lynn reviews your medical records and symptoms and asks how your injury occurred. Providing details can help guide your treatment.

Next, he examines the injured area. For an ankle sprain, for example, Dr. Lynn checks the skin for swelling, bruising, and redness, gently presses to identify sensitive spots, and tests the range of motion in your joint. He may also order diagnostic imaging like X-rays to check for fractures or soft tissue damage.

Once you have a diagnosis, Dr. Lynn creates a personalized treatment plan, which may include:

Custom orthotics
Assistive devices like crutches
Anti-inflammatory medication
Physical therapy to help you heal and strengthen key areas
Using a cast or splint to immobilize the area
Pain-relieving or anti-inflammatory injections

You might benefit from combining several conservative treatments. For most sports injuries, this level of care is sufficient. However, for more severe injuries like broken bones or torn cartilage, you might need surgery. If so, Dr. Lynn can recommend podiatric or orthopedic surgery to protect your foot and ankle health.

Call Comprehensive Podiatric Care to schedule a sports injury consultation, or book your appointment online today.