Are you experiencing sprained ankles or shin splints during your exercise?
Perth Sports Podiatry
If you’re a regular runner or athlete you’ll know how important it is to strengthen and stretch your feet! Due to the constant movement your feet endure during physical activity, they can take a lot of injury and damage while exercising. Ankle sprains and shin splints are common problems for both athletes and people who exercise daily. Our friendly podiatrists can give recommendations on helpful orthotics and footwear for different sports that may help reduce the amount of damage being caused.
If you’re an athlete, we recommend seeing a podiatrist whether you’re experiencing pain or not. We can provide helpful techniques and stretches as well as footwear suggestions to prevent any future injuries.
Read on for more information!
Ankle Sprains
Spraining your ankle can include bruising the ankle joint or over-stretching the ligaments around your ankle. Often sprains swell up and result in walking difficulties for short periods of time. Majority of athletes pick up physical activity too quickly after a sprain which can often cause bigger problems further down the road. Consistent pain and swelling are side effects when the sprain has not been treated correctly. Seeking the correct health professional can prevent the sprain from reoccurring so frequently.
Shin Pain and Shin Splints
Shin splints are small fractures along the shin bone where pressure is the greatest while running or doing physical activity. Earlier stages of shin splints are easier to treat and have a higher chance of healing faster, so seeking professional advice early is wise.
Shin splints are essentially small tears of muscle at the shin bone. Damage can involve inflammation and increase in pressure within the shin muscles.
General shin pain can be caused from new exercise or an increased amount of exercise in short periods of time. This doesn’t allow your muscles to recover and rest between workouts. Shin pain and shin splints can be complex so getting the professional help early on is highly recommended.
