Hitting the Court, Not the Ground: How Podiatrists Help Basketball Players Recover
As the recent Knicks games have demonstrated, basketball is a fast-paced sport that demands peak performance, but often, it also exacts a painful price: Ankle sprains. These sudden twists or rolls can sideline you for weeks, impacting your training, performance, and stability. Fortunately, podiatrists can be your recovery MVPs in more ways than one.
A DPM diagnoses the severity of your sprain and offers innovative technologies to both manage the pain and speed up healing. For this post, The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine is breaking down an exciting new option: The Tenex Health TX System!
The Dangers of Ignoring Ankle Sprains
While a minor sprain might seem like a temporary inconvenience, neglecting proper treatment can lead to complications later on, including:
Chronic Instability: Incomplete healing can lead to chronic ankle instability, making you more susceptible to future sprains and subsequent falls.
Arthritis: Over time, untreated ankle sprains can damage the joint cartilage, potentially leading to arthritis and long-term aches.
The traditional RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is a cornerstone of ankle sprain treatment. However, in some cases, additional intervention might be necessary, especially for athletes looking to recover quickly.
This is where advanced technologies like Tenex come in.
Tenex Health Treatment
This minimally invasive procedure uses a needle-like probe to deliver ultrasonic sound waves to the injured area. The sound waves stimulate blood flow and promote tissue healing, accelerating recovery time.
Tenex has a lot to offer, including:
Tenex can accelerate the recovery process, allowing you to return to the court sooner.
Tenex procedures are minimally invasive, minimizing discomfort and downtime.
The sound waves stimulate the body's natural healing response, promoting tissue regeneration and potentially reducing the risk of future complications.
Think Tenex sounds like the solution you’ve been seeking? We’d love to help!
At The Center of Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine, we offer busy New Yorkers prompt diagnosis and treatments tailored to their individual needs. Our highly trained team of podiatrists, Dr. Jonathan M. Levy, Dr. Nadia F. Levy, Dr. Diane M. Castro, Dr. Josef Geldwert, and Dr. Katherine Lai, look forward to assisting you at our convenient mid-town Manhattan or Upper East Side locations. If you’re suffering from chronic pain, contact us today.
