The technique or techniques that a sports podiatrist uses will depend on the person’s specific injury, how it impacts them, and the severity of the injury. While one treatment may be effective for one person, it may not work in the same way for another person with the same injury.
Techniques that sports podiatrists may use include:
Joint mobilisation
Injection therapy
Soft tissue manipulation
Biomechanical assessments
Orthotics
Conditioning of the lower extremities
Footwear prescription
Muscle strengthening exercises