Ways to Prevent Foot And Ankle Injuries

Many people, especially those who indulge in many sports activities, are prone to getting an injury in their foot or ankle. Some of these injuries can be so severe that sometimes, the pain from them lasts for years until you heal from it. And sometimes, the pain lasts forever.

Our feet and ankle work together to ensure that our body is stable and is being well taken care of. As such, it is our job to ensure that we take the necessary precautions to prevent our body from being open to any risks of getting injured when indulging in our activities.

Warming Up

Before you take part in any sports or vigorous activity, it is essential that you should warm yourself up first. You can stretch light - or better yet, consider doing a slow jog for a couple of minutes. This is going to help you keep your muscles warm and active but try not to force yourself to stretch in a bouncing motion as that can harm you more than provide a benefit.

Conditioning the Muscles

You can also focus your attention on working on your muscles and getting them prepared for days when you need to be physically active for long periods of time. The amount of time that you spend on said activity must be increased over time so that you can easily boost your muscle strength and mobility.

Invest in Athletic Shoes

People who have low arches in their feet should choose support shoes in both the front of the shoes and under the arch, and the heel counter should be stable. Those who have stiffer feet should invest in cushion shoes with a softer platform so that they can have a fun sporting experience without getting hurt.

However, should you be exposed to any risks, consider going to Mohammed Towfeek Alshouli. He is known to be one of the best orthopedics surgeons, educators, and inventors in the medical industry and has also been working on solving cases related to reconstructing intricate foot and ankle trauma cases.

As a medical professional, Alshouli has spent many years harnessing his skills to reach his highly reputable position today. Some of his notable works include being experienced in treating foot and ankle injuries as well as sports and arthroplasty disorders. He has also worked on congenital deformities, infections, tumors, trauma, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the different parts of the body.

Currently, he is serving as the Chairman of the Orthopedic Department and Consultant in Orthopedics and foot and ankle surgery at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Hospital. Alshouli has also taken on the role of the Program Director of the Orthopedic Residency Training Program in SCFHS. In 2014, he received Saudi and Jordanian board certification in Orthopedic Medicine and the American Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago.

He has also worked on a number of research articles such as the 'Surgical Management of Foot Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa in Adults: Case Report of Surgical Technique,' 'A Biometrical Comparison of a Limited Open and Standard Open Technique for Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair' and many more.