Podiatry care for
sports people
Helping you stay active, recover from injury and perform at your best.
Whether you're training for a marathon, enjoying weekend football
or simply keeping fit, our experienced podiatrists diagnose and treat foot,
ankle and lower limb injuries to help you move with confidence.
expert care. Better outcomes
Why it
matters
Your feet and lower limbs work together as a connected system. When one part isn't functioning as it should, extra strain is often placed on other joints and muscles, leading to pain or injury.
What starts as a mild ache after exercise can gradually become a problem that affects your performance, limits your activity or even impacts everyday walking. Early assessment can help identify the underlying cause, allowing treatment to focus on resolving the issue rather than simply managing the symptoms.
Whether you're training for an event, playing recreational sport or simply enjoy staying active, addressing problems early can support a quicker recovery and help reduce the risk of future injuries.
Common causes
Sports injuries can result from overuse, poor biomechanics, unsuitable footwear, sudden increases in training or repetitive impact.
Common symptoms
Heel pain, tendon pain, shin splints, forefoot pain or recurring injuries that affect performance and recovery.
Daily impact
Foot and lower limb pain can reduce performance, interrupt training and make it difficult to enjoy the sport you love.
Early treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment can speed recovery, reduce the risk of re-injury and help you return to sport safely.
Expert care for sports injuries
Sports Podiatry is a specialised field of Podiatry dealing with the treatment of athletes and lower limb injuries. Here at Sevenoaks Podiatry we have an extensive history of treating professional and recreational sports patients from Ironman athletes, GB marathon runners, GB basketball representatives and international tennis players.
We offer an exceptional level of care to all of our patients, going into great detail to identify why the pain and injuries are present. Although virtually any part of your body can be injured during sports exercise, the term “sports injury” is reserved for injuries that involve the musculoskeletal systems which include the muscles, ligaments, bones, cartilage etc.
Some sports injuries result from accidents; others are due to poor training practices, improper equipment or footwear, lack of conditioning, poor nutrition, insufficient warm-up and stretching or misalignment i.e. incorrect biomechanics.
Management of injuries should be directed towards repair and recovery as well as the factors which may prevent recurrence of the injury. This will often include addressing incorrect foot and lower limb biomechanics and it is not unusual for even small misalignments to be the underlying cause of a problem.
How we help
Assess
We take time to understand your symptoms, sporting activities and movement, carrying out a detailed assessment to identify the underlying cause of your pain.
Treat
Your treatment plan may include hands-on therapy, rehabilitation exercises, footwear advice, orthoses or K-Laser Therapy, tailored to your individual needs.
Protect
We'll help improve your biomechanics, reduce unnecessary strain and provide practical advice to help lower the risk of future injuries.
Review
We'll monitor your recovery, adjust your treatment where needed and support your safe return to sport or everyday activity with confidence.
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Questions patients
often ask
What is sports podiatry?
Sports podiatry focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of injuries affecting the feet, ankles and lower limbs. It also looks at how your movement, biomechanics and footwear may be contributing to pain or recurring problems.
Do I need to be a professional athlete?
Not at all. We treat people of all ages and activity levels, from elite athletes and competitive runners to gym-goers, walkers and those simply wanting to stay active and comfortable.
What types of sports injuries do you treat?
We assess and treat a wide range of conditions, including heel pain, ankle pain, shin pain, knee pain, forefoot pain, great toe pain and injuries linked to running or repeated activity.
What happens during a sports podiatry assessment?
We’ll discuss your symptoms, medical history, activity levels, training habits and footwear. Your assessment may include looking at your posture, joint movement, strength, walking or running pattern and overall lower limb biomechanics.
Can sports podiatry help prevent future injuries?
It may help reduce the risk of recurrence by identifying factors such as poor movement patterns, training errors, muscle weakness or unsuitable footwear. We’ll also provide practical advice to support long-term recovery and performance.
When should I book an appointment?
It’s sensible to seek advice if pain is persistent, worsening, affecting your training or changing the way you walk or run. Early assessment can often prevent a minor issue from developing into a more troublesome injury.