Running Injuries

Physical activity places remarkable demands on the body’s feet, legs and entire body. Whether you are a professional athlete or enjoy recreational activity, you are susceptible to many different injuries that may affect your foot health, as well as your overall well-being. Proper foot care is essential for optimal performance.

Common running/sports injuries

• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
• Shin splints (pain front of leg)
• Ankle sprains
• Achilles tendonitis
• Stress fractures
• Sesamoiditis
• Morton’s neuroma
• Posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD)

Ways to prevent running/sports injuries

• Wear proper footwear for the activity
• Stretching before and after exercising
• Warm-up before performing exercising
• Custom-made orthotics to control any biomechanical issues and realign the foot
• Ankle-foot-orthoses (AFO) to stabilize the foot and support the ankle

At the Mississauga Foot Clinic, our foot specialists will perform a thorough foot examination, biomechanical assessment and gait analysis. By working together, we will create a unique treatment plan to help you return to prior activity level as soon as possible.