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Sports Medicine and Your Feet

Discover how sports, medicine, and your feet intersect in this informative guide by Dr. [Doctor’s Name] from [Name of Practice] in [City, State]. Learn about the benefits of exercise for cardiovascular, mental, and overall health, disease prevention, and managing conditions like diabetes and obesity. Gain insight into foot anatomy, impact factors, injury prevention, and proper shoe selection. Explore common sports-related foot and ankle injuries, their treatment, and the importance of a podiatrist's care. Plus, uncover the training path to becoming a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and encourage aspiring healthcare professionals to consider this rewarding career. Contact us today at [Phone Number] or visit our website at [Website] for expert orthopedic care and guidance.

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Sports Medicine and Your Feet

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  1. Sports Medicine and Your Feet Doctor’s Name Name of Practice City, State, Location

  2. Benefits of Exercise • Cardiovascular Health • Mental Health • Overall Health • Disease Prevention • Management of Diseases (Diabetes and Obesity

  3. Did you Know? • Every minute of walking adds two minutes to your life • It is never too early or late to make exercise a healthy habit in your life • Studies show that older people who continue to have active lifestyles, experience less health problems as they age. • According to the U.S. Health and Human Service, physical inactivity contributes to 300,000 preventable deaths each year in the Unites States.

  4. Anatomy of the Foot Foot structure and function often impacts the ankles, knees, hips and back. Your foot has: • 26 Bones • 33 Joints • Over 100 Ligaments

  5. The Impact Factors • Walking = 1 ½ times body weight of force transmitted to the feet • Running/Jogging = 3-4 times body weight of force • Impact Sports (Basketball, Tennis, Racquetball) = up to 8 time body weight of force

  6. Prevention of Injuries • Proper Conditioning • Stretching – Recommendations can be made by your podiatrist • Warm-up • Physician clearance and monitoring – Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor

  7. Prevention of Injuries • Proper Training • Cross-Training • Graduated Levels of Activity

  8. Prevention of Injuries • Proper Foot Gear Evaluation • Appropriate and sports-specific shoes • Good socks • Orthotics or insoles – Consult with your podiatrist to determine the best option

  9. Shoe Selection • Proper Fit • 1 thumb nail length at the end of the longest toe (approx. ½ to ¾ inch) • Fit to the larger foot • Fit in the afternoon • Proper last – shape of the shoe should match the shape of the foot • Proper Style • Walking/Running/Cross Training/Specialty • Motion control, stability, shock absorption • Material selections (leather, neoprene, nylon) • With or without Orthotics/Insoles?

  10. Common Sports Related Foot & Ankle Injuries • Skin Problems • Blisters • Athlete’s Foot • Warts • Excessive moisture/sweating

  11. Common Sports Related Foot & Ankle Injuries • Soft Tissue Injuries • Ankle sprains • Muscle strains • Tendonitis • Plantar Fasciitis • Nail injuries • Runner’s knee • Shin splints

  12. Common Sports Related Foot & Ankle Injuries • Bone Injuries • Stress fractures • Traumatic fractures

  13. Common Sports Related Foot & Ankle Injuries • Treatment of Injuries • Prevention • Protection • Rest • Ice • Compression • Elevation • See your Podiatric Physician – Podiatrists treat all acute and chronic injuries

  14. Training and Education of a DPM • 4 years of undergraduate “pre-med” education • 4 years of medical school at one of the 9 US Colleges of Podiatric Medicine • 3 years of Medical and Surgical Residency Training in the US • Do you know a student interested in a career in healthcare? • Encourage them to check out careers in podiatric medicine by visiting www.DiscoverPodiatricMedicine.org. We offer opportunities to shadow a DPM, learn what the pre-requisites are for a college of podiatric medicine, more about the MCAT test and how to apply.

  15. Your Name or Practice Name • Hospital Affiliations: (list) • Insurance(s) Accepted: (list) • Name of contact person: (staff in your office) • Phone number, fax number, website • Member of the APMA since _________

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