Sports Medicine

Ready, set, ouch! Anyone can suffer from an ankle or foot injury during their gameplay. Like any athlete, we know how devastating it is to be sidelined due to an injury.

Even if we never participated in a D1 college program or qualified as pros, we understand how important it is to walk the extra mile for our patients and give them access to effective treatment programs for a faster recovery. 

Whether you sustained an injury by playing hockey, tennis, running, football, or basketball at your local gym, our advanced and comprehensive treatments will help you get back in the game as safely and quickly as possible.

Common Sports Injuries 

We treat a wide range of injuries associated with ankles and feet, often including acute traumas to those that develop into chronic problems. Here’s a list of some of the common Sports Injuries that we treat. 

  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Ankle Sprains 
  • Ankle fractures 
  • Arch pain 
  • Bursitis 
  • Forefoot pain (metatarsalgia) 
  • Foot fractures 
  • Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
  • Morton’s neuroma (intermetatarsal neuritis)
  • Muscle pulls/strains 
  • Midfoot injuries 
  • Shin splints 
  • Stress Fractures
  • Turf toe

Advanced Sports Injury Management

Athletes need to be able to perform under high levels of physical stress and strain on their bodies. Most athletes would do anything to get back into the game. Often, this means they try to manage an injury on their own or even wait for a while before getting proper treatment. 

If your injuries hurt or keep you from giving 100% during activity, then avoid taking any chances. Our expert team will provide you with an accurate and quick diagnosis and create an effective treatment plan curated to meet your unique condition, your activity level, and your sport. 

Our Services For Athletes

Advanced Therapies 

Our expert team is proud to provide a range of advanced conservative treatment plans that are effective in helping athletes speed up their recovery process. Sometimes, the patients recover in half of the expected return time.

Our MLS laser therapy program can help keep you active while you recover, and speed your recovery, all while helping you manage pain. 

Custom Orthotics 

We use top-quality custom orthotics that perfectly fit your foot size & shape and are made from an optimal mix of materials that provide rigidity to ensure control of motion, proper support, along with thinness and softness for comfort. Using the right pair of orthotics can properly control the biomechanics of your lower body, enabling you to play better, longer, and harder without experiencing pain. 

Diagnostic Ultrasound And Digital X-Ray 

Our in-house diagnostic tools are designed to give instant feedback regarding the damage status to your soft tissues and bones.

Treatment Options For Common Foot And Ankle Injuries

Mild sports injuries are often treated through the R.I.C.E method (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). When combined with anti-inflammatory medication, it can reduce pain and relieve swelling. 

But remember, everything you do plan should be closely monitored by our expert doctors to ensure your ankle and foot respond to the treatment effectively. The proper protocols for treating your injury are largely dependent upon the thorough examination of your ankle and foot. 

We understand how bad you want to get back to the game and look forward to helping provide you with the best possible treatment to ensure a better and faster recovery. However, if you wait and bear the pain too long before getting any help, you may get yourself in bigger trouble. Contact us today and schedule an appointment with Lakes Foot and Ankle Associates. Or you can complete this contact form online or call us at (248) 360-3888

 

It's Time To Leave Foot & Ankle Pain Behind!

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Phone Number

Location

9640 Commerce Rd Suite 102 Commerce Township, MI 48382

Hours

Monday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday 7:30 am – 4:00pm
Saturday - Closed -
Sunday - Closed -

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We will be closing early Friday May 26th and will re-open Tuesday May 30th for regular hours!