Sometimes athletes can be their own worst enemy especially when they continue to play following an injury to a foot or ankle. To ensure proper recovery from an injury, athletes should seek a proper diagnosis, prompt treatment and full healing and rehabilitation.
Athletes often misunderstand how serious an injury can be and try to rush back into competition without appropriate treatment and rehabilitation. Some of the most difficult cases seen by foot and ankle surgeons are those in which athletes have continued to play after an injury. Serious injuries can exist even when the foot or ankle is able to accept weight or pressure.
One such injury involves the Lisfranc joint, on the top of the foot. Duggan comments. Another injury that may be overlooked is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal—the bone that runs along the outer side of the foot. However, this injury is difficult to heal, and continuing to participate in sports will make it worse. Playing with pain is never a good strategy for athletes. Prompt treatment is. Why everyone could use a pair of orthotics. A question and answer session with Dr.
Kruse, associate physician at Foot and Ankle Clinics of America. A: Orthotics are custom made inserts that go into your shoes to address many types of foot disorders. A: Properly made foot orthotics can benefit everyone. Think of them like a custom made pair of shoes, while some people require them, anyone can appreciate them. A: Proper orthotics are designed to treat foot discomfort, not cause it. At Foot and Ankle Clinics of America we guarantee our inserts to be comfortable.
We use a cast molding system that creates a very natural and accurate impression of your foot. Because the orthotics may change your foot posture, a break- in period of 2 — 3 weeks is normal. A: Insert life depends on materials, intensity of use and corrective nature. As a rule of thumb , most orthotics will last 2 to 3 years before they will need to be refurbished or replaced.
Orthotics for runners will normally out last several pairs of shoes. Top covers may need to be replaced yearly. A: Most orthotics will fit in any shoe with a removable or glued in sock liner or insole. A: If the shoe has a removable sock liner or insert, the orthotic will replace it and should not require more space. If the inserts are going into dress shoes you may need a little more room.
It is best to try shoes on with the orthotics in them. A: An initial appointment with evaluation which includes casting for the orthotic will take about 30 minutes. The cast molds are then sent out and usually are returned in two weeks. Q: Will my health insurance company pay for my orthotics….
A: Some insurance plans will pay for orthotics when prescribed by a physician, but many do not. Foot and Ankle Clinics of America will provide the necessary documentation L code and will submit the claim for you.
We hope you consider a pair of orthotics and any of our physicians are available at a location convient to you to discuss this topic further. Our trusted, caring group of doctors are here to serve you and help you achieve optimum health through multitude of services. Established in , Foot and Ankle Clinics of America is recognized among the best established practices in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana areas. Peers and patients regard them as being highly innovative and professionally competent.
Taking great pride in the quality of our Podiatric care, it is our philosophy to offer Patient Focused Podiatry. At FACA, this means the needs of our patients are paramount. Our aim is ensuring the highest quality podiatric care available, in an environment specifically designed for this purpose.
From simple and routine treatments, to laser therapy and minor surgery, we endeavor to make every experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
We try at all times to treat our patients as we would like to be treated ourselves. Our caring and gentle approach places great emphasis upon listening to the concerns of each patient, enabling us to tailor the treatment which best suits the needs of the individual.
Our holistic approach considers maintenance and prevention as important as treatment and cure. Because of our philosophy, most of our new patients have found us through personal referral. This may be from friends and family or through their own general practitioner.
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You have a foot problem, these are the people to call. To know that a doctor is on your side and know exactly what you are going through is very important to my comfort in being with the practice. Ill-fitting shoes that rub or pinch the feet excessively can lead to ulceration and foot injury, simply because the diabetic does not feel the injury until it is too late. The Foot and Ankle Clinics of America supports the research which states properly fitted diabetic shoes are very important in preventing such injuries.
By partnering with Dr. Diabetic shoes are often wider and deeper than regular shoes, to make room for special diabetic insoles. It is also important for a diabetic to have shoes with good air circulation; therefore many diabetic footwear features fabric or sandal-style uppers.
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