The Greater Princeton Area Ask the Doctor Spring Issue March/April 2018

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QUESTION: What can I do as a parent to help prevent foot and ankle injuries as Spring Sports Season

Starts Up? ANSWER:

Dr. Sanjay Gandhi, DPM

The ankle and feet are by far the most common sites of sports related injuries by children and are increasingly seen in youth sports. It is important that parents learn basic how to prevent sports related foot and ankle injuries and how to manage those injuries and when to seek aid of a podiatrist. Growth plates in children’s bones are not completed until their later teen years and are more susceptible to both traumatic and stress injuries in younger children. Proper footwear that is designed for a single sport, formal warm-ups and thorough stretching exercises, should be part of every youthful athlete’s pre-game routine as well as cool-down sessions. The American Academy of Podiatrists also recommends that a preseason physical examination by a podiatric professional is valuable insurance against latent foot and ankle problems which can suddenly turn into serious and long-lasting injuries. If a young athlete injures an ankle or foot during sports activity and if serious pain is experienced or the ankle/foot appears to look different, professional medical treatment is required. Foot injuries should be taken seriously and seeing a specialist always ensures best prevention as well as recovery.

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