Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel. It involves inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the strong cord of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. While it can affect anyone, it is particularly prevalent in athletes and those engaging in activities
An Achilles tendon rupture is a serious injury that involves a partial or complete tear of the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. This tendon is essential for walking, running, and jumping, so a rupture often results in sudden, sharp pain in the back of the ankle or calf, sometimes described
Peroneal tendinopathy can be a real hurdle in your daily life, causing pain, discomfort and limiting your function. Fortunately, physical therapy offers a tailored approach to manage and alleviate the symptoms associated with this condition. In this blog post, we’ll explore how physical therapy can be a key player in your journey to recovery. Understanding
Many people heavily focus on strength training and/or cardio exercise to improve their fitness and overall sport performance. These are both key components that can help performance, but there is one other type of training that has been shown to be beneficial in prevention of ankle injuries. Studies evaluating ankle injuries in soccer players have
We may think about our ankles and knees as separate joints but what happens at one is likely affecting the motion of the other. For this reason, if there is inadequate muscular support, excess forces can be placed through a joint. This can present as pain in one or both joints when tasked with more
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, affecting individuals of all ages and activity levels. They occur when the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint are stretched or torn due to an abrupt twisting or rolling motion. However, not all ankle sprains are the same. In this blog post, we will delve into the
You Rolled Your Ankle… Rolling your ankle is a common injury many people experience. The ankle frequently “rolls” causing the foot to come inward relative to the lower leg (shin). This motion can cause damage to the tendons and ligaments on the outer, or lateral, portion of the ankle. Most often the fibers of these
Pain in the foot and ankle can affect gait quality, the ability to ascend and descend stairs, and make completion of activities of daily living difficult. It can be caused by a number of factors that will be discussed in this article. Common Foot & Ankle Pathologies Ankle pain can be caused by injury, overuse,
Many people experience foot or ankle pain when walking or performing recreational exercise. In some cases, this can be due to excessive pronation of the foot and ankle. What is Pronation? During weight bearing activities, the foot and ankle must be able to appropriately accept the weight of the body as it is shifted over
