Between each metatarsal bone in our feet we have a nerve. Sometimes, when these nerves pass through the metatarsal bones between the ball of the foot, it can get pinched or damaged by a shearing force that occurs during pronation. This can happen most often between the second and third toes, or third and fourth. …
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that is located in the lower part of the foot, on the sole, running from the heel to the ball of the foot. This band of tissue generally helps keeping the bones and joints in place, or in their position, and makes it …
What is Bursitis? Between our joints, we have some sacs that are filled with fluids, and those sacs are called bursa. These bursae surround areas where your muscles, tendons and skin meet the bones to reduce friction from movement and cause damage to any of the tissue. It happens that every now and then your …
Foot and ankle problems in children can very easily go unnoticed. Signs and symptoms can often be subtle, parents unaware of anything wrong and of course children themselves are sometimes unable to speak or express themselves. It is important to look after growing feet, protect them and to get them checked out early. The five …
What is Achilles Tendinopathy? The tendon which runs along the back of your lower leg, down to the heel, is called the achilles tendon. When that band of tissue is injured, inflamed or degenerates, the condition is called Achilles Tendinopathy. The location of the injury may vary and can cause different issues. Insertional achilles tendinosis …
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Ankle injuries are very common in the general population, not necessarily something that only happens to athletes. Ankle pain caused by traumatic injuries is almost always caused by ankle sprains. The term for “sprain” is used to describe the damage or injury of a ligament. A sprain in your ankle can usually be caused by …
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