218 Ridgedale Ave
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
973-285-1700
 
 You are in Exercises > Baseball. Featured topics include:
Baseball  •   Basketball  •   Cycling  •   Tennis  •   Golf  •   Winter Sports
Baseball

If you don`t prepare properly and exercise good technique, you can injure your lower extremities, including your feet. If you are a casual weekend player, take it slow before jumping right into a game. Baseball and softball involve quick starts and stops, so it`s important to loosen up before the game to avoid muscle strain.

Preventing injuries

Make sure the field you`re playing on doesn`t have loose objects or other hazards that you can trip or fall on, leading to a foot or ankle injury. Remember that proper sliding technique will help you avoid foot and ankle injuries. Make sure that the bases are firmly secured to the ground.

Pitchers often develop foot injuries because they come off the elevated mound the wrong way. The repetitive motion of pitching can lead to overuse injuries to the feet and ankles. Catchers are also prone to foot injuries or ailments from squatting for long periods of time and placing strain on the arch and ball of the foot. All baseball players are susceptible to such problems as plantar fasciitis, heel spur syndrome, achilles tendinitis and shin splints. Running the bases, or pivoting to make a play can lead to stretched or torn ligaments, and even fractures.




   
Copyright © 2009 Officite | Disclaimer | Patient Privacy
Advanced Foot & Ankle Home Page | Our Podiatrist | About Our Foot Care Centers | Diabetic Foot Pain | Foot Doctor Locations | Foot Pain | Neuropathy | Sport Foot Doctors | Diabetic Foot Ulcer | Wound Care Center | Contact Us | Helpful Resources | Site Map

Call Us at 973-285-1700 - Serving northern New Jerseyfrom offices in Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 and Bernardsville, NJ 07924

We serve patients from the following towns: Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Berkeley Heights, Bernardsville, Boonton, Brookside, Caldwell, Chatham, Chester, Cedar Knolls, Denville, Dover, East Hanover, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Far Hills, Florham park, Gillette, Gladstone, Green Village, Hibernia, Ironia, Kenvil, Lake Hiawatha, Liberty Corner, Livingston, Lyons, Madison, Martinsville, Mendham, Millington, Mine Hill, Montville, Morris Plains, Morristown, Mount Freedom, Mount Tabor, Mountain Lakes, New Providence, New Vernon, Oldwick, Parsippany, Peapack, Pine Brook, Pluckemin, Randolph, Rockaway, Roseland, Short Hills, Stirling, Summit, Towaco, Warren, Watchung, Wharton, Whippany