The foot and ankle work together to provide support and mobility. All types of athletes are at risk of sustaining foot or ankle injuries or developing an ongoing condition. Injuries to the foot or ankle while being active are common. Learn more about the symptoms, risks, and treatments for common foot and ankle sports injuries below.
Ankle Injuries
- All About Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Ankle Sprain and Strain Diagnosis
- Ankle Anatomy: Muscles and Ligaments
- Ankle Sprain and Strain Risk Factors
- Ankle Sprain and Strain Signs and Symptoms
- Ankle Sprain and Strain Treatment Options
- Common Running Injuries: Pain in the Ankle or Back of the Heel
- Achilles Tendonitis and Tendon Injuries
- Achilles Tendon Conditions Signs and Symptoms
- Causes and Risk Factors for Achilles Tendon Damage
- Diagnosing Achilles Pain
- Treating a Painful Achilles Tendon
- Injections and Surgery to Treat Achilles Pain
Foot Injuries
- What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
- Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
- Plantar Fasciitis Risk Factors
- Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosis
- Plantar Fasciitis: Initial Treatment Options
- Plantar Fasciitis: Injections and Prolotherapy
- Nonsurgical, Surgical, and Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis
- Common Running Injuries: Foot Pain
- Turf Toe Injury (Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain)
- Turf Toe Symptoms
- Turf Toe Causes and Risk Factors
- Diagnosing Turf Toe
- Turf Toe Treatment
- The 2 Common Types of Heel Spurs
- Is Heel Pain Caused by Heel Spurs or Plantar Fasciitis?