Sports Podiatrist in Long Beach, CA

A foot or ankle injury shouldn’t sideline you longer than it has to. At Kim Holistic Foot & Ankle Center, our podiatrists treat the sprains, strains, and overuse injuries that keep athletes and active people off their feet — and, just as importantly, build a plan to get you back to your sport safely instead of re-injured. Whether you run, play a court or field sport, hike, or simply stay active in Long Beach, an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward a real recovery.

Sports Foot & Ankle Injuries We Treat

Most athletic foot and ankle problems fall into a handful of categories. Common ones we see include:

• Ankle sprains and instability. The most common sports injury of all — and one that is often under-treated, leading to a “trick ankle” that keeps giving way. See our ankle pain treatment page.
• Achilles tendon pain. Tightness or pain at the back of the heel that flares with running and jumping. More on our Achilles tendonitis page.
• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain. Sharp first-step heel pain that limits training. See plantar fasciitis treatment.
• Stress fractures. Small cracks in a bone from repetitive impact — they need rest and a proper diagnosis, because training through one can make it worse.
• Turf toe and other joint sprains from pushing off or planting hard.
• Tendonitis and forefoot pain, including pain in the ball of the foot.
• Blisters, nail injuries, and skin problems that come with heavy training.

How a Sports Podiatrist Helps You Recover

Rest alone often isn’t enough — and returning too soon is how a minor injury becomes a chronic one. Our approach is straightforward:

• An accurate diagnosis first, using an in-office exam and imaging when needed, so you know exactly what you’re dealing with.
• Targeted conservative care — activity modification, bracing or taping, stretching and strengthening guidance, and custom orthotics when your foot mechanics are part of the problem.
• A return-to-activity plan that phases you back in, so you rebuild without re-injury.
• A clear referral path if an injury needs a procedure — handled by our Long Beach foot and ankle surgeon only when conservative care isn’t enough.

Every injury and every athlete is different, so recovery timelines vary. The goal is always the same: get you back to what you love doing, on a foundation that holds up.

Why Active Patients Choose Kim Holistic

Our team brings more than 35 years of experience and has cared for over 46,000 patients across every major area of podiatry. Care is led by Dr. S. Don Kim, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, alongside a team of specialists who combine advanced diagnostics with a whole-person, conservative-first philosophy. Patients rate the practice 4.9 on Google and 4.7 on Yelp. You can meet our doctors to learn more about their training and credentials.

Visit Our Long Beach Foot & Ankle Clinic

Kim Holistic Foot & Ankle Center is located at 701 E 28th St #111, Long Beach, CA 90806, and we care for active patients from Long Beach and the surrounding communities, including Lakewood, Signal Hill, Seal Beach, and Los Alamitos. Don’t train through a nagging injury — call (562) 426-2551 or request an appointment and get a clear answer.

This page is for general information only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. Whether a particular treatment is right for your injury can only be determined by an in-person evaluation with a licensed podiatrist, and recovery varies from person to person. Reviewed by Dr. S. Don Kim, DPM, FACFAS.