Sports Injuries
Staying active is important, but foot and ankle injuries can quickly interrupt your routine and limit your performance. At Pomona Valley Podiatry, Dr. Brian O’Neill carefully assesses how your injury occurred and evaluates the affected structures to determine the extent of damage. His goal is to relieve pain, promote healing, and help you safely return to your activity with strength and confidence.
What are Sports Injuries?
Sports injuries affecting the foot, ankle, and toes often result from overuse, sudden trauma, improper footwear, or uneven surfaces. These injuries can include sprains, tendon inflammation such as Achilles Tendinitis, and stress fractures caused by repetitive strain. Clinically, foot and ankle sports injuries involve damage to the bones, ligaments, tendons, or soft tissues due to acute overload or repeated micro-stress, leading to inflammation, instability, and impaired function. Patients commonly experience pain during or after activity, swelling or bruising, stiffness, reduced range of motion, weakness or tingling, difficulty bearing weight, and a sensation that the joint may feel unstable or give out.
Common symptoms of Sports Injuries
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- Pain during or after activity, that doesn’t improve
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- Swelling, bruising or discoloration
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- Reduced range of motion and persistent stiffness
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- Weakness, numbness, or tingling
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- Difficulty bearing weight
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- Instability and feeling like a joint may “give out”
How We Treat Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are diagnosed through a detailed review of the injury event, physical examination to assess pain, swelling, stability, and mobility. Diagnoses and severity of the injury is supported by imaging such as X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI when necessary. Less severe injuries often respond well to rest, activity modification, supportive bracing, and early rehabilitation to restore movement. Moderate injuries may require a period of immobilization and structured physical therapy, while more serious conditions involving ligaments, tendons, or bone may need advanced imaging, rigid support, or surgical intervention followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
Why choose
Pomona Valley Podiatry?
At Pomona Valley Podiatry, care for sports injuries focuses on both recovery and long-term performance. Dr. Brian O’Neill develops individualized treatment plans designed to restore strength, stability, and mobility while reducing the risk of reinjury. Whether through conservative care or advanced treatment options, his approach helps you return to your sport or daily activities safely and effectively.