Football Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
There are multiple injuries to the foot and ankle that are more common in football players. These often result from running, side to side cutting, and direct trauma. Below is a list of common football injuries to the foot and ankle.
There are multiple injuries to the foot and ankle that are more common in football players. These often result from running, side to side cutting, and direct trauma. Below is a list of common football injuries to the foot and ankle.
- Inversion ankle sprain causing damage to the ankle ligaments. The ankle sprain can also result in peroneal tendon injuries.
- Ankle fracture, metatarsal fractures, and Lisfranc fractures.
- Contusions and bone bruises from direct impact
- Overuse injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, stress fractures, posterior tibial tendonitis (PTTD), and calcaneal apophysitis in children and adolescents.