Foot sports injury
How can a Lisfranc injury be recognised after a midfoot sprain?
Doctor’s answer
A Lisfranc injury affects the tarsometatarsal joints and commonly causes midfoot swelling, pain with weight bearing, and bruising on the sole. A ligament or bone injury may still be present when walking is possible. Prompt assessment with weight-bearing X-rays and, when needed, CT or MRI is important.
Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen Medical review: Dr. Jiwu Chen
This content is for education. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation require an individual assessment by a sports medicine specialist.
Related questions
What is turf toe after the big toe bends too far upward?
Turf toe is a sprain of the structures under the first metatarsophalangeal joint caused by excessive upward bending of the big toe. It is common in football, basketball, and dance and hurts during push-off, running, or rising onto the toes. Mild injuries may be protected with activity modification, taping, and a stiff-soled shoe; marked instability requires further assessment.
Can insufficient sleep increase sports injury risk and slow recovery?
Insufficient sleep can reduce reaction speed, attention, and movement control and can interfere with muscle repair, pain regulation, and recovery after training. Athletes should keep a regular schedule and allow enough sleep for their training load. Persistent insomnia, marked daytime sleepiness, or snoring with pauses in breathing warrants assessment.
Should athletes use static stretching or a dynamic warm-up before exercise?
Begin with 5 to 10 minutes of low-intensity activity, followed by a sport-specific dynamic warm-up such as high knees, lunges, leg swings, and progressive accelerations. Longer static stretches are generally better placed after training or in a separate flexibility session.