Goooooaaal! Keep Your Feet Injury Free this Soccer Season

Goooooaaal! Keep Your Feet Injury Free this Soccer Season

Soccer Foot Injuries

You’re headed down centre field expertly dribbling the ball. An opponent steps in your way and you quickly maneuver to sidestep around them. Bam! In two seconds flat you’re down on the ground thriving in pain. That’s all it takes – just a simple misstep and you’re on the bench with a sprain. Soccer is a sport a lot of footwork. This in turn means there are plenty of opportunities for foot injuries to occur. If you don’t want a painful foot injury to keep you on the bench, take a moment to review some of the most common soccer related foot injuries that Chiropodist Brain Cragg treats. They include:

Each injury or foot condition can occur during the game due to constant running, foot contact with the ball and with other players. A simple misstep or turn of the ankle can result in a sprain that will leave you in severe pain with a guarantee of necessary recovery time. It’s important to seek medical attention if you’re experiencing severe foot pain after a soccer game. In some cases, recovery can take up to a few months without playing time.

To make sure your playing time isn’t cut short, Brian strongly encourages the following soccer safety tips.

  • Proper fitting soccer cleats. Wearing the right cleat will support your foot decrease your risk for a foot injury occurring during a game. To add extra cushioning and support, use insoles.
  • Warm up. Always take time before a soccer game to stretch and slowly jog in order to warm up your foot muscles so they are flexible and loose.
  • Check the field. It can be easy to miss a small hole or uneven ground on a soccer field when you’re in the game, but a simple trip from it can result in an ankle sprain. Make sure the playing field is level and the grass is cut short to prevent any slip-ups from happening.

If you are suffering from foot pain due to soccer related injury or any other issue, please contact our office right away to set up an appointment with Brian.  He will thoroughly examine your foot and provide proper treatment.