Basketball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle

Feet and ankles take a beating in basketball! Injuries can occur from running, jumping, cutting, quick starts and stops, and direct contact with other players. Basketball players should be aware of the following:

  • Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments, and can also be associated with peroneal tendon injuries, fractures, and chronic ankle instability.
  • 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.

Office Hours

Monday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Both Doctors in Dyker Heights

Tuesday:

Hospital

Wednesday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Both Doctors in Dyker Heights

Thursday:

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Dentist Only in Dyker Heights

Friday:

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Dentist Only in Dyker Heights

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - NJ office - Dr. Kauderer Only.

Saturday:

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - NJ office - Dr. Kauderer Only.

Sunday:

Closed