Achilles tendon dysfunction: The Achilles tendon is responsible for plantar flexion of the ankle. Common injuries include inflammation or, in more severe cases, rupture. If you are prone to Achilles tendon pain, you want to avoid footwear with a lowheel-to-toe drop(both running shoes and shoes...
How to treat Achilles tendon injury caused byheel strike running? Conventional strategies used to treat running-related Achilles tendon injuries typically include ice and rest; however new studies suggest these treatment methods may do collateral damage to the Achilles tendon and should not be used. ...
How to Treat a Sore Achilles Tendon How to Heal Groin Injuries According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Achilles tendon is a fibrous band in the back of your heel that connects your leg muscles to bone. When you exercise, this tendon is prone to trauma and overuse, es...
but just one misstep can have you limping back to the trailhead.Injured ankles are one of the most common hiking mishaps,but they are preventable. Because of how frequently they happen in the backcountry, learning how to treat a sprained ankle—and even avoid it outright—...
Plantar fasciitis is frequently the culprit of heel pain. How to treat and prevent the pain so you can stay moving.
The back of the shoe, also known as the heel collar. Check to see whether the curve on the back irritates your Achilles tendon Look for a heel that allows comfortable ankle motion. The toe box is the part at the upper front of the shoe which is often capped with a reinforced toe bump...
Achilles Tendinitis The Achilles Tendon is the tendon that connects your heel to your calf muscles. It is the second site where runners are the most prone to injury. Iliotibial Band Syndrome This is usually made known by a sharp or burning pain which is enhanced when running. It is often ...
An apophysitis is inflammation of the growth plate in the heel seen in children. Learn about its occurrence and how to treat the condition
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Haglund’s deformity is one part of what doctors call Haglund’s syndrome. In addition to a bump on the heel, many people experience Achillestendonitis, when overuse causes the Achilles to swell and become painful, andbursitis, where inflamed bursae (fluid-filled sacs) can cause pain in the ...