Do you feel discomfort when you train? From the hand of experts we know the most common problems in the athlete’s feet, how to identify and treat them.
Common foot infections of athletes
Fungi or athlete’s foot
Do your feet smell more than usual? Do you notice an unusual itch? Hese feelings are symptoms of athlete’s foot or presence of foot fungus. It is one of the most common infections among athletes, although it also affects any citizen who keeps their feet wet (from water or sweat) .
In the same way, the presence of this humidity with the existence of wounds causes the dreaded fungi to flourish . They tend to expand especially in the area of the folds of the fingers, leaving the area raw. The patient suffers a strong itch, and the bad smell spreads.
At the first symptoms of athlete’s foot, it must be treated, since it is a very contagious infection.
Athlete’s foot is not exclusive to the feet, although it is more common here. The back is another sensitive area for the appearance of fungus, as well as the nails – where it takes the name of onychomycosis.
Papilloma virus
Do you suddenly notice a wart on the sole of your foot? Do you have blackheads like? If it also hurts to step on , it is very likely that it is a human papillomavirus infection.
The treatment of plantar papilloma must be determined by the podiatrist, although there are medical products to eliminate the papilloma on the foot.
What are the most common bone problems in the athlete’s feet?
Bunions, a nuisance for the athlete
In any individual, the bunion or Hallux Abductus Valgus , is a nuisance and discomfort. Almost always linked to the difficulty of finding a shoe that is comfortable, does not squeeze or generate callus on the bunion itself. If you also play sports, it directly affects your performance.
Keep in mind that the big toe is the last support before the take-off phase for both running and jumping, or practicing any other sports activity that involves a movement or movement of the foot.
Bunions unbalance the athlete precisely at this point, since they alter how the foot behaves in the dynamics of movement, especially when the deformation reaches a serious degree of deviation.
So, can you run with bunions? If the bunion is in the early stages of development, bunions can be run. Of course, you will notice that the footprint is not the same and you will have to take even more care of the type of running shoes you wear.
Non-invasive surgery, a less aggressive solution to permanently treat bunions
Fighting athlete’s foot problems such as bunions does require foot surgery.
Doctors San Román, specialists in the non-invasive surgical treatment of foot injuries in athletes , emphasize the importance of tackling some of these problems in the bones of the feet in time.
They insist that this is the only way to prevent foot injuries in athletes who require a longer recovery time, and therefore a forced stop in their training routine.
Metatarsalgia
Are you a runner? Does part of your training include running for a specific amount of time or distance? If at any time during take-off you have experienced very intense pain in the area where the metatarsals are born , you may suffer from metatarsalgia.
This ailment occurs when the sole of the foot is subjected to strong impacts or very sudden impacts. Podiatrists associations recommend going to professionals at the first symptoms.
Plantar fasciitis
This ailment is very common among long-distance runners . The problem is that the sole of the foot, or what is the same, the area between the heel and the toes, becomes inflamed. The pain is perceived in the heel and is an indication that there is something that is not going as it should in the way of stepping of the person.
For this reason, podiatrists determine the study of the footprint to evaluate how to correct this impact on the foot , which usually involves the use of templates adapted to how the person steps. This does not prevent you from continuing to play sports.
Joint pains that are caused by problems in the athlete’s feet
If after or during the practice of exercise unusual discomfort is perceived in any joint, it is recommended to see a specialist to rule out more serious injuries . In most cases, carrying out a biometric study of the footprint allows to bring to light the origin of many of these ailments during exercise in athletes.
As they recall from the San Román clinic, at the slightest symptom, both athletes and any citizen have to go to the specialist to identify and treat the origin and the problem in the foot.
