A “sprain” relates to an injury of the ligaments. The most common injured ligament in the ankle is the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). This runs along the outside of the ankle and is injured when you “roll” the ankle. How does an ankle sprain happen? Ankle...
The Achilles Tendon is one of the most commonly injured structures in the human body. This is most likely due to the active lifestyle we now lead and the amount of time we spend on our feet. The Achilles is the largest tendon in the body and connects your...
Morton’s Neuroma is a nerve related condition that causes pain mainly on the sole of your foot around your 3rd/4th toe. Overtime there is a thickening of the nerve tissue around that area which leads to this problem developing. This is a degenerative condition that...
We first need to understand the terminology. “Hallux” refers to the big toe. “Rigidus” refers to a decrease in movement of a joint. You can see that as the joint function decreases the space between the joints decreases. You can also see a deformation of the bone...
Bursa’s are fluid filled sacs which often sit beneath or between structures to absorb impact and decrease friction. The subcutaneous calcaneal bursa sits at the bottom of heel separating the lower portion of the heel and the skin. To break down the injury terminology:...
Plantar fasciitis is the leading cause of heel/foot pain. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that runs from the heel of the foot along the sole and into your toes. It is one of the main structures which helps to support the arch in your foot and absorbs a large...
