Sports Injuries
The dramatic increase in sporting activity over the last 30
years has brought with it a wide range of injuries. Although some
of these injuries can be quite serious and require surgery, the
majority of our more low-grade but can prevent or inhibit exercise.
There is nothing more frustrating to anyone who enjoys sports to
have to stop participating and lose fitness.
Unfortunately, many people take up sport without appropriate
training or equipment (including shoes). In addition, it is common
for people to ignore discomfort in the belief that this will settle
only to find it becomes far worse and more chronic. This generally
means that recovery and treatment will take longer. There is
usually a loss of function, quite often more than pre-exercise,
which means that careful attention to appropriate rehabilitation is
necessary.
Whilst podiatrists treat large numbers of sports patients, a
number of professionals (e.g. physiotherapy) are often required for
an effective recovery. At Premier Podiatry we liaise with a wide
range of professionals all of them are committed to high-quality
treatment.
Whilst a high percentage of our patients are recreational sports
men and women, we work with the professional and elite. A selection
of the sports is:
Football, rugby, cricket, athletics, badminton, tennis,
triathlon, hockey, golf, dancing.