If you’re an athlete and you participate in sports, you know that there is a risk of dealing with a sports injury. It’s important that if you are dealing with a sports injury, you get the care that you need to start healing as soon as possible. The best way to get care for a sports injury is by visiting your podiatrist. Dr. Jeffery Davis, Dr. Thomas Detwiller, and Dr. William McCann at Affiliates in Podiatry in Concord and Meredith, NH, can explain how sports injuries are treated and how you can get back to your favorite activity in no time.
How a Podiatrist Can Help a Sports Injury
There are many sports injuries that your podiatrist in Concord and Meredith, NH, can help alleviate and treat. Some common sports injuries could include:
- Blisters
- Heel spurs
- Achilles tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle sprain
- Bunions
- Fracture
- Hammertoes
- Overuse injury
Your podiatrist will examine your injury to determine what could be affecting you. From there, they will figure out what the best form of treatment could be. This could be a combination of a few different options. Likely, your podiatrist will recommend icing, resting, and elevating your foot. If needed, you can take anti-inflammatory medication to help with swelling and pain.
Your podiatrist can also recommend certain forms of testing to ensure that there are no other issues that aren’t being addressed. With the help of your podiatrist, you’ll be on your way back to your favorite sport in no time at all!
Contact Your Podiatrist Today
Find out how you can get the proper treatment for a sports injury at any age or skill level! Contact Dr. Jeffery Davis, Dr. Thomas Detwiller, and Dr. William McCann at Affiliates in Podiatry in Concord and Meredith, NH, to learn more about dealing with sports injuries. Call for more information today at (603) 225-5281 for the office in Concord, NH, and (603) 279-0330 for the office in Meredith, NH.