A direct tackle can rupture ligaments and fracture bones in the foot/ankle/knee requiring urgent surgery; while repetitive impacts from running or a twist in netball can cause wear and tear to ligaments and cartilage that only microscopic surgery will improve.
Surgery is the last treatment option because it can complicate your return to sport. Surgery requires a lengthy rehabilitation that weakens muscles and bone. Bigfoot Podiatrists prescribe specific footwear to redistribute these forces with orthotics to help speed the rehabilitation process after surgery.
Surgical conditions we have rehabilitated:
- Ankle ligament reconstruction
- Iliotibial band surgery (knee)
- Knee reconstruction
- Lisfrancs injury (severe foot sprain)
- Achilles tendon surgery
- Fractures of the ankle and foot
- Clubfoot
Make an appointment with one of our experienced podiatrists who can help you today.
