• Address

    619 Brighton Ave.,
    Portland, ME 04102

  • Address

    619 Brighton Ave.,
    Portland, ME 04102

Articles

Football players can receive injuries to the foot and ankle due to running, side to side cutting, or from direct trauma, such as from another player during a tackle. They should be aware of the following risks:

  • Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments, and can also be associated with peroneal tendon injuries and fractures.
  • Ankle fractures, metatarsal fractures, and Lisfranc fractures can sideline athletes and sometimes require surgery.
  • Contusions and bone bruises may also result from high impact during tackling.
  • Overuse and excessive training can lead to heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, stress fractures, posterior tibial tendonitis (or PTTD), and calcaneal apophysitis in children and adolescents.

Maine Foot and Ankle Specialists

619 Brighton Ave.,
Portland, ME 04102

Office Hours

Monday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday  

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday  

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday  

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday  

Closed