Question
Dr. Marc Katz,
  I am a tennis addict and play all the time.  I over extended my left in-step and soon after I developed intense pain of the Extensor Digitorum Longus and Extensor Digitorum Brevis of my left foot.  Besides the RICE method what other treatment would you recommend?  At the moment I can hartly walk on my left foot because of the pain.  
Thank you,
Jesse

Answer
Hi Jesse,

With your activities, I would recommend a custom orthotic device for better foot support, function and stability.  I would see a podiatrist.  In addition, I would look into some stretching exercises and strengthening that would help and your podiatrist can help with that also.  You must be good to your feet.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com

DISCLAIMER:
This information is offered as free advice and as general information. It may not be applicable to the specific questioner and his/her problem.  It is not based on actual knowledge of the questioner or his/her medical history and it cannot and should not be relied upon as definitive medical opinion or advice.  Reliable medical opinion and advice can only be obtained through hands-on physical contact and exam of the patient to establish an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.  No doctor/patient relationship is created or established here and may not be inferred through answers on this site.  The questioner and other readers must consult his/her own doctor before proceeding or implementing any suggestions contained within this document and answers on this site.  The questioner is only to act upon his/her own doctor抯 orders and recommendations. By reading this posting which follows, the reader fully understands and confirms that he/she holds harmless this writer. If this is not fully agreeable to you, the reader, and/or you have not attained the age of 18 years, you hereby are advised to read no further.