Official Podiatry Partner of the Indianapolis Indians
Southside Foot Clinic is the official podiatry partner of the Indianapolis Indians baseball team. The same foot and ankle care trusted by professional athletes is available to every patient we see in Greenwood.
Do Not Walk Off
a Sports Injury
Whether you rolled your ankle on a trail run, felt something give at the back of your heel, or took a hard hit during a game, prompt evaluation makes a measurable difference in how completely and quickly you recover.
Early intervention is the difference between a full recovery and a lingering problem. Get evaluated before something minor becomes chronic.
Injuries We Treat
The Achilles is the largest tendon in the body and absorbs enormous force. We treat the full spectrum, from conservative management and Tenex for chronic tendonitis to surgical repair when the tendon is completely torn.
If your ankle gives way repeatedly, old sprains have likely stretched the ligaments. Treatment begins with strengthening and bracing, with surgical ligament reconstruction available for instability that does not settle.
Ankle fractures range from hairline cracks that respond to a boot to complex injuries requiring surgery. We provide accurate diagnosis, expert fracture management, and clear recovery guidance so the ankle heals stable and functional.
From turf toe and stress fractures to ligament injuries, we focus on accurate diagnosis, a recovery plan built around your sport and timeline, and correcting the mechanics that contributed, often with custom orthotics, so you return to play stronger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, especially if there is significant swelling, bruising, or difficulty bearing weight. Ankle sprains that are not treated fully can stretch the ligaments and lead to chronic instability and repeat injuries.
You often cannot tell from symptoms alone, since both cause pain and swelling. Imaging is the only reliable way to distinguish a fracture from a sprain, which is why prompt evaluation matters.
Treatment ranges from conservative management for partial injuries to surgical repair for a complete rupture. We diagnose the extent of the injury and recommend the approach most likely to restore full function.
Repeated giving way usually means old sprains have stretched the supporting ligaments, a condition called chronic ankle instability. Strengthening and bracing help many patients, with surgical reconstruction available when instability persists.
It depends on the injury and how completely it heals. We build a recovery plan around your goals and timeline, and correct the mechanics that contributed, so you return safely rather than reinjuring.
Get Back in the Game, the Right Way
Schedule an injury evaluation for an accurate diagnosis and a recovery plan built around your goals, so you heal fully the first time.