Dr. Brandon Macy
Podiatrist - Clark, NJ
1114 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
Although young and resilient, children and teens are not immune to sports-related injuries.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 2.6 million teens and children are treated each year in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries suffered while participating in sports activities.
Without taking the proper precautions, your child may be one of those harmed in one of these sports-related injuries:
Use Common Sense to Prevent Sports-Related Injuries
Many injuries can be prevented with careful preparation as well as parental involvement:
If your child or teen complains of any discomfort or pain, don't ignore it. Continued athletic activity can increase stress on an injury and make it worse. Contact Clark Podiatry Center for an appointment right away to have the pain evaluated and treated.
Many injuries can be treated at home with the R.I.C.E. method: Rest, Icing, use Compression and Elevate the leg. However, if your child has severe pain or if the foot or ankle is obviously broken, significantly swollen or appears dislocated, please go to an emergency room or come to our office right away.
Learn more in our blog Choose Children's Athletic Shoes Carefully.
We Treat All Types of Youth Foot and Ankle Injuries
Dr. Brandon Macy, board certified podiatrist has extensive experience with teen and children foot and ankle injuries. You can reach us for an appointment in our Clark office at 732-382-3470 or use the contact information at the website. Please call us soon if you suspect a foot or ankle injury.
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1114 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066