There are many foot injuries which football players can develop as a result of overuse, pounding pressure and friction of the foot. These injuries may include conditions such as plantar fasciitis, ankle sprain, achilles tendonitis, heel pain, athletes foot and others.
Football can put a lot of stress on the feet due to the nature of the game which requires sharp turns, quick stops and starts and heavy tackling, often on hard or un-even surfaces.
Injuries and discomfort can be reduced by maintaining good foot hygiene, wearing acrylic fibre socks with a slight padded sole, the correct boot for the conditions and the use of orthotics to maintain the foot in its correct biomechanical position.