Foot & Ankle Sports Injuries Treatment in Lakewood, CA
Our Experienced Podiatrist Helps You Get Back in the Game
The foundation of your body, and many sports, is your feet! Is foot pain holding you back from working out harder and longer? At Tagaloa-Tulifau Foot & Ankle Center, we offer foot and ankle sports injuries treatment in Lakewood, CA. Our expert training and personal experience can aid you in finding the solutions to any conditions that are affecting your sports performance.
Common Sports Injuries
We treat athletes of all ages, including children and teenagers. High school athletes can be prone to many foot and ankle injuries that can cause long-term problems if left untreated. From ankle sprains and fractures in basketball to ingrown toenails in soccer players, we are here to help. Don’t get sidelined by a foot or ankle injury that we can offer you a simple solution for.
Common sports-related foot or ankle injuries that we treat include:
- Plantar fasciitis or heel pain
- Tendinitis and tendonosis
- Achilles tendon issues
- Stress fractures
- Metatarsal pain and calluses
- Hallux rigidus or “turf toe”
- Hallux valgus or bunions
- Morton’s neuroma
- Running foot or ankle injuries
- Ankle sprains and fractures
- Gait abnormalities
- Balance issues and biomechanics
- Ingrown toenails
- Warts, calluses, and blisters
Sports Gear
Did you know that the gear you use on your feet and ankles can help or harm you? What are the right shoes for you? What do all the terms and technology in athletic shoes really mean – minimalist, trail running, motion control? What about insoles and orthotics? Do they work, and how? What about ankle braces – do they help or hurt you? Even socks can have an impact, but how?
Tagaloa-Tulifau Foot & Ankle Center can help you navigate these complex choices to make the right selections for you. If you have a sports-related foot or ankle injury or just want to increase your speed and stamina, make an appointment today. We have the same technology right in our podiatry office that professional athletes enjoy. We know how to make your feet work smarter, not harder!