This sport attracts more players world wide than any other and is particularly attractive to younger players. Soccer demands a high level of body awareness (proprioception), coordination and accelerative fitness. Soccer boots have seen little technological gain in the last 20 years and chronic blisters and ankle sprains have been attributed to poor boot design.
Injury rate is high in soccer and Bigfoot Podiatrists have extensive experience in managing elite and entry level players through their injuries.
We work with NZ All Whites and the successful NZ Youth teams. Bigfoot are currently the podiatrists for Auckland City FC
These injuries are the most commonly experienced in soccer players:
- Ankle sprain and malleolar fracture
- Chronic blisters and painful callus buildup
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Sever’s disorder (Heel pain for growing players)
- Osgood Schlatters disorder (Knee pain for growing players)
This is how we managed a NZ football player for his injury.
Contact us today to experience the results of our expert sports podiatrists
