Pickleball Injury? Your Doctor Actually Plays — and Has Won Gold.
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Pickleball foot and ankle injuries are treated by Dr. Praveen Vohra — a PanAm Games Gold Medalist in pickleball and board-certified sports podiatrist serving the Chicagoland area. Common injuries include plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, Achilles tendinitis, and metatarsalgia. Most are treatable without surgery, with same-visit diagnostic imaging available.
What Happened on the Court?
| Your Symptom | What It Likely Is |
|---|---|
| Heel pain that is worst with morning steps or after playing | Plantar Fasciitis — the most common pickleball foot injury |
| Sudden pop or snap at the back of the ankle during play | Achilles Tendon Rupture — needs urgent evaluation |
| Rolled ankle on the court — swelling and pain on the outside | Lateral Ankle Sprain — grade determines treatment |
| Chronic ankle instability — “it keeps rolling” | Chronic Ankle Instability — ligaments never healed properly |
| Ball-of-foot pain when pushing off for shots | Metatarsalgia or Sesamoiditis — pressure-point injuries |
| Burning, aching arch pain during or after play | Arch Strain or Plantar Fasciitis — biomechanical cause |
| Swelling and pain at the back of the heel | Achilles Tendinitis — overuse from court movement |
| Pain in the big toe joint after play | Turf Toe or Hallux Rigidus — common in lateral-movement sports |
There Are Hundreds of Podiatrists in Chicago. There Is One PanAm Gold Medalist.
Dr. Vohra doesn’t just know the anatomy of your injury — he knows the biomechanics of a third-shot drop, a kitchen dink, and a sideways lunge for a wide ball. He knows what motion caused your injury, which means he knows how to fix it and how to prevent it from happening again.
- PanAm Games Gold Medalist in pickleball and badminton
- Former Pan American Games Head Coach
- Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (ABPM)
- Published researcher — plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries, heel pain
- Same-visit diagnostic ultrasound — no separate MRI appointment
Treatment Built for Pickleball, Specifically
🖥️ Diagnostic Ultrasound
We image the injured tissue that day. We know what we’re treating before you leave.
👟 Custom Pickleball Orthotics
Built from a digital/foam scan — designed for lateral movement demands specifically.
💉 Ultrasound-Guided Injection
Targeted anti-inflammatory — often provides relief within 72 hours.
🦶 Ankle Stability Protocol
Sport-specific rehab restoring full function for court play, not just walking.
📅 Return-to-Court Plan
A specific, week-by-week timeline for returning to play — not “rest and see.”
🩹 Same-Day Urgent Care
Acute injuries seen same-day whenever possible — don’t wait in pain.
★★★★★ “I rolled my ankle in a tournament and panicked. Dr. Vohra not only fixed it but explained exactly what happened during play that caused it. As a fellow player himself, he just gets it in a way no other doctor has.” — Robert K., Montgomery, IL
Stop Playing Hurt
Stop accepting pain as “part of the game.” Call or book online to schedule your Pickleball Injury Evaluation.