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Find a Podiatric Sports Physician in West Gate, FL to treat sports and fitness injuries to the lower extremities.

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Podiatric Sports Physician Info

Podiatric Sports Physician Summary:

Locate a reputable Podiatric Sports Physician in your area for the examination, diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle related injuries. A clinical podiatric sports physician uses a number of methods to promote healing or prevent injury in athletes. Podiatric Sports Medicine involves the understanding of sports injury and the care of those injuries. Physicians have a knowledge of a number of disciplines that include biomechanics, orthotics, podiatric care, physical therapy and trauma in relation to problems that affect athletes.

Podiatric Sports Physician Treatments may include:

- Hydrotherapy
- Mobilization
- Myofascial Release
- Myotherapy
- Neural Therapy
- Orthopedic Braces
- Orthotics
- Pain Relief
- Physical Therapy
- Soft Tissue Injections
- Surgical Correction

Podiatric Sports Physicians near you evaluate, diagnose and treat ankle, foot, leg or knee injuries related to athletic activity using various treatment methods that include footwear, insoles, orthotics and exercises, in addition to non-invasive or invasive medical procedures. The practitioner typically performs manual and visual examination of the affected area and may use ultrasound or X-ray technology for a more complete diagnosis. American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) is an organization in the United States having more than 700 members and remains dedicated to the advancement of the understanding, management and prevention of lower extremity fitness and sports injuries.

Podiatric Sports Physician FAQs:

What is a Podiatric Sports Physician?
A Podiatric Sports Physician specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems experienced by amateur or professional athletes, or by patients in everyday life. Practitioners use their advanced knowledge of the mechanics of physical movement to promote healing or prevent injury using footwear, training programs, orthopedic devices or other medical procedures.

What is the difference between a Podiatrist and a Podiatric Sports Physician?
Becoming a podiatrist requires a Bachelor's degree or four years of pre-med schooling prior to podiatry school acceptance. Podiatry school requires four to six years of training that specializes in all aspects of the foot and ankle. Upon completion, a podiatric sports physicians acquires post-doctorate training that combines podiatry and sports medicine.

How do I find the best nearby Podiatric Sports Physician?
Patients may locate a reputable podiatric sports physician at Wellness.com or other practitioner specialty websites. Finding a qualified physician to treat a specific problem entails checking references, evaluating patient and physician reviews. Interview physicians personally to determine if the practitioner has the qualifications desired.

Where does a Podiatric Sports Physician work?
A Podiatric Sports Physician may work in a clinic, a hospital or in a private practice. Some might become exclusively employed by one or more professional sports organizations. Physicians might also venture into related fields of research or acquire teaching positions.

Why might I see a Podiatric Sports Physician?
Patients may seek treatment from a Podiatric Sports Physicians for the treatment of a number of injuries related to physical activities that include Achilles tendon problems, heel pain, heel spurs, sprains, strains, stress fractures or shin splints.

Podiatric Sports Physician Related Terms:
Achilles tendon, arthritis, bone spurs, braces, bunion, calluses, fascia, fractures, footwear, gait, metatarsal, neuroma, NSAID, orthotics, physical therapy, soft tissue, taping

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