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Basketball Player Suffers Injured Plantar Fascia

Al Jefferson suffered an injury Sunday against Miami. (USATSI)Charlotte Bobcats Al Jefferson suffered a foot injury during the first game of the NBA playoffs last month. Jefferson says that he felt something rip while on the court. However, after taking two painkiller shots Jefferson was able to get back in the game, scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Jefferson was later diagnosed with a strain in his plantar fasciitis. Jefferson’s injury is believed to have contributed to his relatively poor performance.

Even the most careful athletes can become injured. If you are someone who is playing sports with a foot or ankle injury, see podiatrist Dr. Mayer Salama, DPM of Salama Foot Care. Dr. Salama can treat your foot and ankle injuries.

Playing Sports with Foot Injuries

Many types of foot injuries affect athletes over the course of their athletic career. Despite their setbacks, many of these athletes will continue to play with mild foot injuries and attempt to ‘push’ through the pain. In order to be able to prevent injuries, it is important to stretch before any activity, wear proper footwear and replace shoes as needed. Some of the foot injuries athletes are at risk for include:

  • Turf toe- upward bending of the big toe outside normal range of motion
  • Stress Fractures
  • Overpronation- excessive foot movement during gait
  • Plantar Fasciitis- swollen ligament in the foot’s base
  • Strains

There are many types of treatments that are necessary to keep the injury from becoming more serious. Ice is often used to reduce swelling and inflammation while applying a compression bandage can help reduce pain and stress on the foot. For more serious injuries it is recommended to consult with a podiatrist or orthopedic specialist as fractures and other serious conditions may require surgery.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices in Dearborn, Trenton, Clarkston, and Farmington Hills, MI. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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