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Sports Medicine

Female athlete experiencing a painful ankle injury while training on a running track

Expert Treatment from Dr. Dean Kim, DPM

Staying active is essential for a healthy lifestyle—but foot and ankle injuries can quickly derail your performance and comfort. At Greater Texas Foot & Ankle Specialist, Dr. Dean Kim provides comprehensive sports medicine and injury care tailored to athletes, weekend warriors, and active individuals across Frisco, Plano, and McKinney.

Whether you’ve experienced a sudden trauma or are dealing with chronic foot or ankle pain, early diagnosis and treatment are key to full recovery.

Sports Medicine Q&A

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Dr. Kim specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of sports-related injuries, including:

  • Ankle sprains and ligament tears
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Stress fractures
  • Shin splints
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot and ankle trauma
  • Overuse injuries
  • Fractures
  • Strains and soft tissue injuries

Why Timely Evaluation Matters

Delaying treatment for a sports injury can increase your risk of long-term damage or re-injury. At Greater Texas Foot & Ankle Specialist, we offer on-site digital X-rays for immediate diagnostic imaging, helping Dr. Kim quickly determine the severity of your injury and provide fast, effective care.

In complex cases, advanced imaging such as MRI or CT scans may be ordered to fully assess the issue and develop a precise, customized treatment plan.

Personalized Treatment Options

Depending on your injury, Dr. Kim may recommend a combination of the following evidence-based treatments:

  • RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
  • Immobilization (cast, walking boot, splint, or brace)
  • Bracing and athletic taping
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises
  • Custom orthotic inserts
  • Laser therapy (MLS Laser Therapy)
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
  • Joint injections for inflammation relief
  • Minimally invasive surgical options if needed

Our goal is to reduce your pain, restore mobility, and prevent future injuries, so you can return to your active lifestyle safely and confidently.

Sports Injury Care for Athletes of All Levels

Whether you’re training for a marathon, competing on a team, or simply enjoy staying active, Dr. Kim delivers patient-centered sports medicine with an emphasis on education, prevention, and performance optimization.

We’re proud to serve patients throughout Frisco, Plano, and McKinney with the most advanced podiatric care in North Texas.

Receive the expert foot and ankle care you need to stay in the game.

Feel free to contact our office for a consultation with Dr. Kim