According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, football-related toe, foot and ankle injuries have been increasing since 2003. These injuries, often occurring in individuals who do a lot of running, are categorized as sprains, which many athletes consider minor injuries. However, delaying treatment or returning to activity too rapidly could lead to fractures, bone and joint arthritis and chronic deformity.
Athletes can prevent further injury by stretching prior to their activity, wearing appropriate shoes and playing on organic as opposed to artificial field surfaces.
Read the AAOS release on foot and ankle injuries.
Read other coverage on foot and ankle:
– Ankle Replacement Surgery Completed at Florida’s Indian River Medical Center
– American Orthopaedic Food & Ankle society Names Dr. Keith L. Wapner as President
– New Surgery for Flat Foot Deformity Allows Ankle Motion
