Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend runner, foot and ankle injuries can sideline you fast. Our Chicago sports podiatrists diagnose and treat athletic injuries quickly — with the goal of getting you back to training safely and preventing future setbacks.
The foot and ankle are subjected to enormous forces during athletic activity — running, jumping, cutting, and landing all concentrate stress in these structures. When something goes wrong, accurate diagnosis is critical: a missed stress fracture treated as a sprain heals poorly and can become a career-ending injury.
Our sports podiatry team uses in-office digital X-ray, clinical biomechanical assessment, and a thorough history of your training load and mechanics to identify the true cause of your pain — not just treat the symptom.
The most common running injury — heel and arch pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia. We offer shockwave therapy, custom orthotics, and advanced regenerative options for chronic cases.
Hairline breaks from repetitive loading — most common in the metatarsals and navicular. Early imaging and offloading are essential to prevent complete fracture and long recovery.
From insertional to mid-substance tendinopathy, we treat Achilles injuries with targeted eccentric rehabilitation, shockwave therapy, PRP injections, and surgical repair when necessary.
Recurrent ankle sprains often indicate ligamentous instability that requires more than rest. We assess stability, provide bracing and rehab guidance, and perform surgical ligament repair when conservative care fails.
Underlying biomechanical abnormalities — overpronation, high arch, leg length discrepancy — are often the real reason athletes keep getting injured. We perform gait analysis and custom-fabricate orthotics to correct the cause.
For chronic tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and soft tissue injuries, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections offer powerful healing stimulation without surgery or prolonged downtime.
Expert podiatric care close to home — Downtown Chicago, Elmhurst, Flossmoor, and Tinley Park.
30 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1220, Chicago, IL 60602
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
277 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
19801 Governors Hwy #150, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
6703 W 159th St Suite 107, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Sports injuries don’t have to keep you on the sidelines. Our Chicago sports podiatrists will diagnose your injury accurately, design a return-to-sport plan, and help you train smarter to avoid future setbacks.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Usman, D.P.M. — Podiatric Physician & Foot & Ankle Surgeon. Featured in Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Bustle, and Medscape.