Garfinkel D, Rothenberger L A
J Fam Pract. 1984 Aug;19(2):239-50.
The primary care physician who cares for athletes encounters a variety of foot problems from skin maladies to deformities of the bone. As foot injuries can be totally debilitating, they are of especially great consequence to competitive athletes and must be diligently investigated to reach a proper diagnosis. In most cases the proper use of tape, foam, felt, metatarsal pads, and bars can easily solve what may be a perplexing problem. Occasionally, manufactured orthotic devices may be necessary. In all instances, athletes must be carefully advised on ways to treat and, more important, prevent foot problems.
负责照料运动员的初级保健医生会遇到各种各样的足部问题，从皮肤病到骨骼畸形。由于足部损伤可能会使人完全丧失能力，对于竞技运动员来说后果尤为严重，因此必须认真进行调查以做出正确诊断。在大多数情况下，正确使用胶带、泡沫、毛毡、跖骨垫和棒条就能轻松解决可能令人困惑的问题。偶尔，可能需要使用定制的矫形器械。在所有情况下，都必须仔细告知运动员治疗方法，更重要的是，告知他们预防足部问题的方法。
