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As you’re driving the ball down the court, you know that this is about to be your best move yet. Then, something happens. Was it a twist, a roll, or a turn? Either way, something has happened to your ankle, and you’re going down. Yikes! You may have just experienced an all-too-common injury: an ankle…
Is your team playing this weekend? Whether you’re watching the big game or cheering on the athlete in your family, you hold your breath for a moment when someone is injured. Witnessing someone in pain or wondering the extent of an injury can be frightening. As a parent of an athlete, the wait can seem…
Severe swelling in your feet can become so uncomfortable just putting your shoes on causes pain. Swelling in the extremities can occur from seemingly innocuous activities like taking a long car ride, plane, or bus trip. Periodically stretching your legs will often improve circulation and decrease swelling and tingling sensations. Swelling can also be from…
The Achilles tendon is the largest in the body, and it connects the calf muscle to the heel, allowing you to move your foot. Severe stretching, tearing, or even a complete break of the Achilles tendon by overuse and stress from physical activity often results in severe pain in the heel, foot, and calf. Symptoms of an…
Bursitis is a painful and potentially debilitating inflammatory condition in which fluids build up in the bursal sacs. These are located where your bones, tendons, and muscles meet each other. While this condition commonly affects the shoulder area, it can also strike the feet and ankles in the area near the Achilles tendon. Bursitis can…
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries seen by foot doctors. They often occur without warning when you wrong foot yourself while stepping over a curb, exercising, or playing sports.
When multiple ankle sprains are ignored, the joint can become chronically unstable. This condition can cause poor balance and you may even alter your gait to compensate, leading to issues when exercising.
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