01. Ankle fracture Ankle fractures result when a direct blow or stress forces the ankle inward or outward past its normal range of motion.
Read | 02. Arthroscopy can also repair ankles Arthroscopy may be best known for repairing knees injuries, but it's also a valuable method for treating ankles. Read |
03. Athlete's foot Athlete's foot refers to a dermatophyte infection of the spaces between the toes, usually between the fourth and fifth toes.
Read | 04. Fighting foot odour Are you plagued by smelly feet? Try reducing their pungent odour with these tips from the Mayo Clinic. Read |
05. Heel spur syndrome Heel spurs are bony growths near the attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel, that result from repetitive stresses and inflammation in the plantar fascia.
Read | 06. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia on the sole of the foot. Read |
07. Ruptures of Achilles tendon Players often feel as though someone has kicked them from behind with this type of injury. This is a typical symptom of a complete or partial rupture of the Achilles tendon.
Read | 08. Sprains and strains A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is damaged by overstretching or an excessive contraction and is also partially torn or “pulled”. Read |
09. Sprains, fractures, dislocations Learn what to do to treat sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations. Read | 10. Why are ankle injuries so common? Ankles carry a large portion of the body weight and are often injured, fractured, strained or sprained. Read |
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