Medically Reviewed by Dr. Rachel N. Verville
April 15, 2020
If you’re a local Frisco athlete, chances are you’ve encountered an injury or two throughout your life. Whether you’re a dancer, a runner, or you play an organized sport, it’s important to have a sports medicine podiatrist in your corner.
Dr. Verville of RNV Podiatry has more than a decade of experience as a sports medicine podiatrist and has provided care for many athletes in Frisco during that time. If you live an active lifestyle and you’re looking for a sports medicine podiatrist in the area, there are certain factors you should consider before choosing one, including:
- Will he or she conduct a full foot assessment and screening?
When you talk to a sports medicine podiatrist during an interview or initial consultation, ask them how they approach treatment. If they seem to only be interested in providing a quick glance and a limited treatment plan, move on.
Sports medicine podiatrists in Frisco like Dr. Verville will always perform a comprehensive foot exam before making a diagnosis or deciding on a course of treatment. Dr. Verville takes time to build a positive doctor-patient relationship with all of her patients and will always perform a thorough exam and screening. She will also talk to you about your concerns and answer any questions you have. She wants to provide you with the best possible outcome, so Dr. Verville will develop a treatment plan that suits your specific needs and goals.
- Did he or she offer to perform a shoe evaluation?
Clearly one of the biggest things that affect overall foot health is footwear. During your initial consultation, your sports medicine podiatrist should ask you to bring in the shoes you exercise or play in to ensure they are truly suitable for your feet.
There is no one shoe that is appropriate for everyone, so it’s important that your sports medicine podiatrist determines the type of shoe that is best for you. When you visit Dr. Verville, be sure to bring the shoes you train in, workout in, and walk around in.
- Will he or she support you through rehabilitation and injury management?
While you’ll clearly need the help of a sports medicine podiatrist immediately following a sports-related injury, it’s important to know whether or not your chosen doctor will still be available through your rehabilitation and management of your injury.
Some podiatrists will pass you off to a physical therapist for treatment and step away from your case; however, qualified sports medicine podiatrists like Dr. Verville know how important it is to stay engaged every step of the way—until you are fully recovered from your injury—to ensure you don’t unnecessarily re-injure yourself.
Choose Dr. Verville in Frisco As Your Sports Medicine Podiatrist
Dr. Verville has a passion for helping athletes of every kind succeed and stay healthy in their sport. If you are looking for a sports medicine podiatrist you can count on, don’t wait to call Dr. Verville of RNV Podiatry for an initial consultation. Simply call her Frisco office today at (214) 385-8822, and a member of her friendly team will gladly help you.
