Suffering from a sports injury? Don’t take the risk of suffering a sports injury which is preventing you from enjoying your sporting life to the full. Anyone who participates in sports on a professional, semi-professional or regular basis is more likely to be requiring treatment for a sports injury. Some of the main reasons athletes suffer sports […]
Hallux Rigidus, also known as Turf Toe, is a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the joint, and with time, it gets increasingly harder to bend the toe. Hallux refers to the big toe, while Rigidus indicates that the toe is rigid and cannot move. Hallux Rigidus […]
What is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is perhaps one of the most common acute foot and ankle injuries that occurs typically while participating in sport. An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. Ankle sprains occur among people of all ages. Participating in […]
Sesamoiditis is a common ailment of the plantar forefoot, causing pain in the ball of the foot specifically under the big toe joint. The sesamoid bones are very small bones which are located under the big toe joint within the tendons that run to the big toe. What are Sesamoids? Most bones in the human body […]
What is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles Tendinopathy occurs when the achilles tendon degenerates and becomes inflamed. The tendon can swell and may cause pain. This condition is common in athletes, runners and patients who have calf tightness. Achilles tendinosis may occur in the middle of the tendon. This is known as midsubstance achilles tendinosis. It may […]
Do you have an ankle injury? Ankle injuries are extremely common. The most common ankle injury is a sprained ankle, but ankle pain can have numerous sources. Ankle pain that results from traumatic injury is often thought of as sports injuries. But you don’t necessarily have to be an athlete or even a social sportsperson to twist […]
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) & Compartment Syndrome Shin splints is the catch-all term for lower leg pain. Typically the pain occurs below the knee either on the front outside part of the leg (anterior shin splints), or the inside of the leg (medial shin splints). Shin splints are the bane of many athletes, […]
Types of Foot Stress Fractures What Is a Stress Fracture? A stress fracture is tiny crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress or force, often from overuse. Forces that can cause a stress fracture could include repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances. Swelling and pain that worsen over time are symptoms. […]
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