Sports podiatry involves the prevention and treatment of foot injuries and conditions related to sports. This podiatry specialty focuses on balancing pressure during gait in order to avoid excessive fatigue in muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints, with the ultimate goal of preventing injuries in athletes.
The visit consists of a biomechanical gait assessment tailored to each patient’s sport, with the ultimate goal of preventing injuries during practice or, if necessary, administering the most appropriate treatment so the patient can safely return to sports while maximizing performance.
Most common injuries in athletes treated at Clínica Navarro:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Knee, hip, back, or spine pain
- Metatarsalgia
- Ankle sprains
- Heel spurs
- Stress fractures
- Muscle overloads
- Achilles tendinitis
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Blisters or calluses
- Athlete’s foot
