Rolled your ankle on the netball court? You’re in the most ankle-punishing sport there is. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains why netball’s footwork rule makes ankles so vulnerable, why ‘it’s just a sprain’ is the most costly sentence in the game, and how to get back on court without it happening again.
Carrying a niggle that won’t settle, or recovering from an ankle sprain, Achilles injury or shin splints? Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran covers the most common sports injuries affecting the foot and lower leg, what the evidence actually says about treating them, and how to get back to sport without making things worse.
Rolled your ankle? Ankle sprains are the most common exercise-related injury — and one of the most undertreated. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains what causes ligament damage, how to treat it properly from day one, and what steps to take to prevent chronic instability and repeat sprains down the track.
