11/14/2014    

APMA COMPONENT NEWS

APMA and AASPM Warn of Dangers of Playing on Injured Feet 

 

Officials at the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) are warning athletes to take care of their feet when they play fall sports like football, and lacrosse. "Many fall sports athletes look to compete their hardest on the field, even after being diagnosed with a foot or ankle injury by a podiatrist or other medical professional," said Dr. Bruce Williams, past president of the AAPSM.

 

Dr. Bruce Williams

 

"However, not taking foot injuries such as plantar fasciitis, sprains, and turf toe seriously, and continuing to play a sport on an injured foot or ankle can aggravate and worsen these ailments and delay or significantly worsen the healing process," he said.

 

Source: Bio-Medicine [11/9/14]