SPORTS INJURIES

PODIATRY, FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALIST

LOCATED IN MANSFIELD, TX & FORT WORTH, TX

SPORTS INJURIES SERVICES

OFFERED IN MANSFIELD, TX & FORT WORTH, TX

If you or a loved one sustains a sports-related injury, seeking treatment from a medical professional is crucial for prompt healing and relief from troublesome pain. Podiatrist Bryan Molen, DPM, located in Mansfield, Texas & Fort Worth, Texas, specializes in diagnosing and treating sports injuries of the feet and ankles, helping you swiftly return to the court, rink, waves, or field. To schedule an evaluation for a sports injury, call the office or book an appointment online today.

SPORTS INJURIES Q & A

What are sports injuries?

Sports injuries encompass harm to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, or other musculoskeletal tissues. These injuries are common among athletes, but with an appropriate treatment plan, full recovery is often possible. Dr. Molen provides treatments for sports injuries involving the feet and ankles.

What are common sports injuries of the foot and ankle?

Common sports injuries involving the feet and ankles include:

  • Fractures

  • Strains

  • Sprains

  • Tendonitis

  • Ligament damage

  • Muscle damage

  • Tendon ruptures

  • Bunions

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Open wounds

You can injure your foot or ankle while participating in contact sports, overtraining, inadequate training, experiencing age-related wear-and-tear, or falling. Seeking treatment at the first indication of an injury reduces the risk of more severe complications.

What are the symptoms of sports injuries?

Typical signs and symptoms of sports injuries include:

  • Swelling

  • Stiffness

  • Bruising

  • Warmth

  • Redness

  • Tenderness

  • Limited range of motion

  • Reduced mobility

After an injury, you might be unable to bear weight on your foot or ankle. The injury could be mild, resolving with at-home care, or severe, hindering sports participation or exercise without medical intervention.

How are sports injuries diagnosed?

Dr. Molen diagnoses sports injuries by reviewing your medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle. He examines your feet and ankles and may order blood tests, X-rays, an MRI, an ultrasound, or other imaging procedures to pinpoint your specific injury and determine the most effective treatment approach.

How are sports injuries treated?

Dr. Molen's passion for sports drives his commitment to assisting athletes in resuming their favorite activities without pain. For treating sports injuries, Dr. Molen may recommend home care, such as applying ice or heat packs, wearing a brace, or transitioning to lower-impact activities until the injury heals.

Additionally, he offers fracture care, wound care, referrals to physical therapy, custom-fitted orthotics, athletic taping, laser therapy, corticosteroid injections guided by ultrasound, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and surgery. Surgery is considered a last resort and is only utilized when absolutely necessary. Dr. Molen ensures follow-up throughout your treatment to ensure its effectiveness and your comfortable recovery.

To receive an evaluation for sports injuries in your foot or ankle, please contact our office or schedule an appointment online today.

HOURS- Mansfield

Mon 9am - 5pm

Tues 9am - 5pm

Wed @ Fort Worth Office

Thur 9am - 5pm

Fri Surgery

Hours - Fort Worth

Mon @ Mansfield Office

Tues @ Mansfield Office

Wed 9am - 5pm

Thur @ Mansfield Office

Fri Surgery

MANSFIELD

305 Regency Parkway Suite 801

Mansfield, TX 76063

(682) 223-2400 - PHONE

(682) 207-6612 - FAX

FORT WORTH

6620 Bryant Irvin, Suite 100

Fort Worth, TX 76132

(682) 337-9009 - PHONE

(682) 207-6612 -FAX