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Sport injuries treatment

The majority of ligament, bone and tendon injuries can be treated in a podiatry clinic.

The procedure

If necessary, your podiatrist can prescribe and analyse X-rays. Treatments include therapeutic taping, splint, ultrasound therapy, shoewear advices and specific strenghthening and stretching exercises.

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Related conditions

Full List 5
  • Athlete’s foot
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Excessive sweating
  • Neuroma
  • Psoriasis/eczema
  • Bunion

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Condition :

Athlete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection which can affect the soles of the feet and the spaces between the toes. Your podiatrist will treat your problem and explain to you all the factors that can cause athlete’s foot and how to prevent them from happening.

•Itching ;
•Redness, small blisters ;
•Scaling and cracked skin.

Athlete’s foot

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Plantar fasciitis

The plantar fascia, a structure extending from the heel to the toes, acts as a support to the arch of the foot. It is extremely sollicitated during the walk, therefore often injured. Many factors can lead to a plantar fasciitis like inadequate footwear or a biomecanical malalignment of your feet. Your podiatrist can identify the cause and propose different treatments such as therapeutic bandages, ultrasound therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, a cortisone injection and foot orthotics.

•Pain in the heel area or in the arch ;
•Worst when getting up in the morning or after a long sitting time.

Plantar fasciitis

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Excessive sweating

Did you know that there are ways to control excessive sweating of the feet ? Your podiatrist will give you advices on daily hygiene and shoe care and prescribe a treatment if necessary.

Excessive sweating

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Neuroma

When there is a compression of a nerve between two bones in the foot, a neuroma can occur. In reaction to this repeated friction when walking, the nerve gets thicker and sends pain signals. Wearing inadequate shoes can lead to this problem over time. Your podiatrist will give you advice on a proper footwear for your condition. There are also treatments to relieve pain such as a cortisone injection, ultrasound therapy and cushioned shoe pads. Custom foot orthotics are indicated when the nerve compression is caused by the malalignment of the feet. Severe cases can require surgery.

•Burning or electrical shock sensation in the toes;
•Feeling of having a fold in your sock or a bump inside your shoe.

Neuroma

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Psoriasis/eczema

Skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis can also affect your feet. It can cause pain, itching, burning sensations and can also change the nail appearance. Your podiatrist can evaluate the problem and prescribe  the appropriate treatment for your condition.

Psoriasis/eczema

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Bunion

A podiatrist can help to relieve pain associated with bunions (hallux abducto-valgus) and slow down the progression of the deformation. Treatments will vary depending on the severity of the problem. Your podiatrist will give you advice on adequate footwear and will prescribe foot orthotics if indicated. Also, patient will be referred for surgery if needed.

•Deformity of the big toe joint leading to the appearance of a bump ;
•Redness and pain after wearing shoes all day.

Bunion