MD Podiatrist Offers Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries

“Training and stretching are vitally important for preventing sports injuries,” said Dan Michaels, DPM. RICE therapy is one of the best ways to help control an injured part of the body from swelling, such as an ankle or a foot. “Rest, ice, compression, elevation, taking it easy for a few days,” said Dr. Michaels.

While symptoms of a sports injury can vary based on the type of injury, knowing the symptoms that may start to arise can help to identify if the person should seek a professional evaluation: “The swelling, redness, pain, irritation, inability to wear a show comfortably, inability to walk correctly, or the inability to go back to that sport and play at the same level the next day, the next practice, the next game,” said Michaels.