FOOT PRINTS AN INFORMATIONAL NEWSLETTER FOR PATIENTS OF APMA MEMBER PODIATRISTS APRIL 2015 SPRING EDITION PLAYING SPORTS IS A GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE, SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND DEVELOP TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS. BUT DID YOU KNOW THAT ANKLE SPRAINS AND BREAKS ARE AMONG THE MOST COMMON SPORTS INJURIES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN * ? PLAY IT SAFE WITH TODAY’S PODIATRIST MEMBER “For many of us, sports are an integral part of our lives. To get the most out of your workout or from playing a favorite sport, it’s important to choose the right footwear for the type of exercise you’ll engage in,” says Phillip Ward, DPM, a podiatrist and president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). “People should be aware that sports, which require a substantial amount of running, turning, and contact, can translate to injuries. If you or someone you know sustains a foot or ankle-related injury while playing sports, it’s important to see a podiatrist right away.” Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding foot and ankle injuries, which may cause a patient to delay seeking treatment. Learn more about some of these common myths on page 2. * Taken from http://www.safekids.org/we-work-prevent-sports-injuries and http://www.webmd.com/men/features/seven-most-common-sports-injuries SPORTS STATS OVER 21 MILLION YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 17 PLAY TEAM SPORTS ON A REGULAR BASIS, ACCORDING TO THE SPORTS & FITNESS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION. A 2014 APMA SURVEY SHOWED THAT 1 IN 4 ADULTS FEELS UNABLE TO EXERCISE DUE TO FOOT PAIN, AND 39 PERCENT OF ADULTS SAID THEY WOULD EXERCISE MORE IF THEIR FEET DIDN’T HURT. A 2014 ESPN POLL SHOWED THAT 88 PERCENT OF PARENTS HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN’S RISK OF INJURY WHILE PLAYING YOUTH SPORTS.
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F O O T P R I N T SA N I N F O R M AT I O N A L N E W S L E T T E R F O R PAT I E N T S O F A P M A M E M B E R P O D I AT R I S T S A P R I L 2 0 1 5
S P R I N G E D I T I O N
PLAYING SPORTS IS A GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE,
SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND
DEVELOP TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS. BUT DID YOU
KNOW THAT ANKLE SPRAINS AND BREAKS ARE
AMONG THE MOST COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN* ?
PLAY IT SAFE WITH TODAY’S PODIATRIST
M E M B E R
“For many of us, sports are an integral part of our lives. To get the most out of your workout or from playing a favorite sport, it’s important to choose the right footwear for the type of exercise you’ll engage in,” says Phillip Ward, DPM, a podiatrist and president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). “People should be aware that sports, which require a substantial amount of running, turning, and contact, can translate to injuries. If you or someone you know sustains a foot or ankle-related injury while playing sports, it’s important to see a podiatrist right away.” Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding foot and ankle injuries, which may cause a patient to delay seeking treatment. Learn more about some of these common myths on page 2. *Taken from http://www.safekids.org/we-work-prevent-sports-injuries and http://www.webmd.com/men/features/seven-most-common-sports-injuries
SPOR T S STAT S
OVER 21 MILLION YOUTH
BET WEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND
17 PL AY TEA M SPORT S ON A
REGUL AR BASIS, ACCORDING
TO THE SPORT S & FITNESS
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION.
A 2014 APM A SURVEY
SHOWED THAT 1 IN 4 ADULT S
FEELS UNABLE TO E XERCISE
DUE TO FOOT PAIN, AND 39
PERCENT OF ADULT S SAID
THEY WOULD E XERCISE MORE
IF THEIR FEET DIDN’T HURT.
A 2014 ESPN POLL SHOWED
THAT 88 PERCENT OF PARENT S
HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT
THEIR CHILDREN’S RISK
OF INJURY WHILE PL AYING
YOUTH SPORT S.
D O C T O R S O F P O D I AT R I C M E D I C I N E A R E P O D I AT R I C P H Y S I C I A N S A N D S U R G E O N S , A L S O K N O W N A S P O D I AT R I S T S , Q U A L I F I E D B Y T H E I R E D U C AT I O N ,
T R A I N I N G , A N D E X P E R I E N C E T O D I A G N O S E A N D T R E AT C O N D I T I O N S A F F E C T I N G T H E F O O T, A N K L E , A N D R E L AT E D S T R U C T U R E S O F T H E L E G .
A MERIC A N P ODIAT RIC MEDIC A L A S SOCIATION9312 OLD GEORGE T OWN ROA D
BE T HESDA , MD 20814-1621 • WWW.A PM A .ORG •
THIS PATIENT INFOR M ATION
NEWSL E T T ER IS SUPPORT ED
BY AN EDUC ATIONAL GR ANT
FROM SPENCO, INC.
HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE MYTHS TO STOP BELIEVING NOW:
“IT CAN’T BE BROKEN BECAUSE I CAN MOVE IT.” False. You can walk with certain kinds of fractures.
Common examples include breaks in the smaller, outer
bone of the lower leg, small chip fractures of the foot or
ankle bones, and the often-neglected fracture of the toe.
“IF YOU BREAK A TOE, IMMEDIATE CARE ISN’T NECESSARY.” False. A toe fracture needs prompt attention. X-rays will
reveal if it is a simple, displaced fracture or an angulated
break. Your podiatrist can develop the right treatment
plan once he or she has identified the type of break.
“IF YOU HAVE A FOOT OR ANKLE INJURY, SOAK IT IN HOT WATER IMMEDIATELY.” False. Heat promotes blood flow and can cause greater
swelling, which can lead to more pain. An ice bag
wrapped in a towel is the ideal temporary treatment
before you see your podiatrist.
“APPLYING AN ELASTIC BANDAGE TO A SEVERELY SPRAINED ANKLE IS ADEQUATE TREATMENT.” False. Ankle sprains often mean torn or severely
overstretched ligaments, and they should receive
immediate care.
“THE TERMS ‘FRACTURE,’ ‘BREAK,’ AND ‘CRACK’ ARE ALL DIFFERENT.” False. All of those words are appropriate for describing
a broken bone.
REMEMBER, A DELAY IN TREATMENT CAN
CAUSE TOE DEFORMITIES AND OTHER
PODIATRIC PROBLEMS.
DOES THE SHOE FIT THE SPORT?It’s important to choose the right footwear for your activity. Sneakers made for tennis players will provide different support and traction than cleats made for football players.
BASKETBALL, TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL: A thick, stiff sole that gives
support while running and landing jumps. Basketball players should
look for high ankle construction that supports the ankle during quick
changes in direction. Volleyball players should look for a lighter shoe,
with less midsole support for quick starts and stops.
FOOTBALL AND LACROSSE: A good amount of high ankle support
is especially important for lineman and other players who make
frequent sideways movements during play. Football and lacrosse
players should have shoes with proper traction on a grassy field, in
both wet and dry conditions. Shoes with proper traction can help
prevent injury.
SOCCER: Soccer shoes should have a good-quality footbed, which
can help provide proper arch support. Make sure they feature the stud
type for the ground that will be played on most often: soft, hard, firm,
or turf. Also, use molded rubber cleats rather than the screw-on variety.
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: Shoes should offer plenty of arch
support. If you experience arch pain, try using customized shoe
inserts called orthotics. Baseball and softball shoes should have no
more than a half inch of space between the big toe and the end of the
shoe. Metal baseball spikes should not be used by athletes younger
than 13.
RUNNING: A good running shoe should provide maximum shock
absorption to help avoid injury. It is also important to match your shoe
to your foot’s arch type (high, medium, low). Replace your running
shoes after 300-500 miles.
PRO TIP: DO NOT USE HAND-ME-DOWN SHOES; ILL-FITTING FOOTWEAR INCREASES THE DANGER OF ANKLE INJURIES.