Westood, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/20/2017 -- From Odell Beckham Jr. to the youngest Pop Warner competitor, football players are extremely vulnerable to foot and ankle injuries.

When they need a sports medicine specialist in Paramus, NJ, and beyond, they won't need to travel far. The elite team at Kayal Orthopaedic Center is located right here in Bergen County, NJ.

On any given week, the injury report out of the NFL is littered with players sidelined by foot and ankle problems. At the collegiate level, those types of injuries impact roughly 70 percent of players, says the American Journal of Orthopedics. Foot and ankle problems also affect many players in high school and even younger.

Here are some common injuries:

1. Ankle Sprains: This is the most common ankle injury. It occurs when one or more ligaments around the ankle joint are stretched or torn.

2. Plantar Fasciitis: This is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue running from the heel to the toe. Overuse or frequent activity on flat, hard surfaces such as a football field can trigger it.

3. Ankle Fractures: Rolling the ankle can result in a partial or full break.

4. Turf Toe: This is a sprain of the ligaments around the big toe.

5. Achilles Tendonitis: This is a problem with the Achilles tendon, the tissue connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle. It can develop into Achilles tendonosis, a degeneration that makes the tendon vulnerable to microscopic tears.

Depending on the type and severity of the injury, treatments can vary. But they frequently include RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation), medication and physical therapy. Sometimes, custom orthotic devices or injection therapy is helpful. And in serious cases, surgery can be the answer.

The elite surgeons at Kayal Orthopaedic Center are experts in diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries. From injection therapy for a quarterback in Glen Rock, NJ, to a joint replacement for a linebacker in Paramus, NJ, Kayal Orthopaedic has the perfect game day strategy to ensure victory over pain and discomfort.

About Kayal Orthopaedic Center
Kayal Orthopaedic Center offers the full spectrum of orthopaedic care, including sports medicine in Paramus, NJ, and beyond. Located in Bergen County, NJ, the practice specializes in minimally invasive surgery, injury prevention, innovative therapies and pain management. Its three convenient New Jersey offices are at: 266 Harristown Road, Suite 107, Glen Rock; 784 Franklin Ave., Suite 250, Franklin Lakes; and 250 Old Hook Road, Suite 401, on the campus of HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley, Westwood. Schedule a same-day appointment by calling 844.281.1783 or contact Kayal Orthopaedic Center by filling out this form.