Whether an athlete is a recreational, competitive, or elite runner, foot and ankle health is essential for optimal performance. Runners are susceptible to overuse injuries including heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, neuromas, MPJ capsulitis, stress fractures, posterior tibial tendonitis (or PTTD), and calcaneal apophysitis in children/adolescents. Evaluation by a foot and ankle surgeon will help the athlete determine the underlying cause of pain and the best course of treatment. Custom orthotic devices are often used for treatment of these conditions.
A full list of conditions treated at Markham Podiatry can be found below:
http://www.foothealthfacts.org/Content.aspx?id=1571
*(please note that due to license and law restrictions in Ontario, not all conditions listed at this link may be treated by the clinicians at Markham Podiatry. A recommendation or a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon or another specialist may be required in some cases).