Amol Saxena - TF Injuries - Below the Knee - 2024 USTFCCCA Convention

In Track & Field Injuries – Below the Knee, Dr. Amol Saxena, Sports Medicine and Foot & Ankle Specialist based in Palo Alto, CA, discusses devices and methods for treating lower leg injuries.

Dr. Saxena covers the types of injuries that can be treated with his methods, as well as the pros and cons of strengthening vs stretching.

Additionally, Dr. Saxena provides statistics to support both causes of injury and recovery methods.

Finally, Dr. Saxena outlines shockwave treatments, anti-gravity treadmill work, and other exercises, using case studies to demonstrate their effectiveness.

Topics covered include:

• Injuries Are a Part of Sport
• Shockwave Treatments
• Anti-Gravity Treadmills
• Indoor vs Outdoor Recovery Training
• What Contributes to Injury?
• Types of Injuries
• Prevention
• Strengthening After Injury
• Training and Recovery Exercises
• Surgical Options