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Sports Medicine

A healthy musculoskeletal system lets you perform your best in the gym, while training, and out on the field.

Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists helps treat and prevent sports-related injuries and conditions with effective treatment options.

Our board-certified foot and ankle surgeons, Rachel Balloch and Danielle Butto, provide sports medicine solutions in Hartford County, CT.

Common Sports Medicine Injuries Our Medical Team Treats

If you suffer an injury playing sports or develop chronic pain that holds you back from your normal routine or training schedule, our board-certified surgeons, Rachel Balloch and Danielle Butto, can develop a custom treatment plan to get you back on your feet. Here are some of the most common conditions athletic trainers and our team treat. These are often found among athletes, active individuals, and members of local sports organizations:

Plantar Fasciitis

Running and jumping for extended periods is all in a day’s work when it comes to practice, game time, and everything in between. Unfortunately, sports players are prone to developing plantar fasciitis due to the repetitive movements and stress they place upon their feet. This painful foot condition inflames the plantar fascia, the tissue that supports your arch. Our physicians can treat you with minimally invasive options to get you back to performing—and feeling—your best.

Achilles Tendinitis

The Achilles tendon runs along the back of the leg from the calf to the heel and is crucial for more explosive moves like sprinting and jumping. However, overuse can cause it to ache and become swollen. From track stars and runners to basketball and volleyball players, many athletes can develop Achilles tendinitis. Our sports doctors can provide patients suffering from this condition with non-surgical or surgical treatment, depending on the severity of the sports injury.

Inversion Ankle Injuries

One of the most common injuries addressed in sports medicine, an inversion ankle sprain occurs when you twist your foot upward and your ankle rolls outward. One way this can occur is when landing a jump, especially if you’re touching down on an uneven surface. These sprains happen in sports like basketball, baseball, and gymnastics. When rest, ice, compression, and elevation aren’t enough, our physicians have the resources and expertise to treat you effectively.

Featured Medical Treatments Offered by Our Hartford County, CT, Doctors

Our care team offers a range of foot and ankle treatment options that can address common injuries and conditions that athletes and active individuals sustain while playing sports or training. Athletic trainers and medical care teams alike incorporate the following into their treatment plans:
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Piezowave Therapy

Used to address acute and chronic pain in muscles, tendons, and joints, this non-invasive solution delivers a series of high-energy percussions to the treatment area. This process is intended to break down scar tissue and provoke an inflammatory response that promotes circulation, muscle relaxation, and pain relief. Piezowave therapy leverages the body’s natural healing process and is an effective alternative to surgery and traditional pain management techniques, making it an ideal option for qualified candidates seeking sports medicine treatment.

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Tenex Procedure

Tenex uses ultrasound imaging and a specialized needle-like instrument to precisely identify and safely remove damaged tissue—and damaged tissue only—from the tendon. Tenex can be used to treat a variety of sports injuries that cause chronic pain that keeps you from performing your best, including tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, Achilles tendinitis, and more. Recovery from the procedure is relatively short, typically between four and six weeks. Your sports medicine doctor may also recommend integrating physical therapy into your recovery process.


To learn more about all of our foot and ankle treatment options, get in touch with our practice in Hartford County, CT, today.

What Patients Are Saying About Our Hartford County, CT, Practice

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Karen Tessman

Avon, CT

2022

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Dr Balloch was very thorough and provided immediate relief. Not to mention the staff is incredible too. Very friendly!! Highly recommend this office!!

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Gwendolyn John

Avon, CT

2023

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Total respect...this group is fabulous. Complete recovery from Plantar Fasciatis in a friendly and caring environment. I would recommend them highly

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Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists

At Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, you can expect to receive the finest care from Dr. Rachel Balloch & Dr. Danielle Butto:

  • Board-certified in foot, reconstructive rearfoot, and ankle surgery
  • Over 12 years of experience
  • Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Extensively trained in diverse foot and ankle conditions

To schedule your consultation, contact us online or call us at (860) 674-0284.

Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists

100 Simsbury Rd
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Avon, CT 06001

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