INJURY HUB
Types, origins, and treatment of ankle and foot injuries.
Ankle injuries are quite common. They can happen to anyone, whether it’s accidentally walking into a ditch or landing awkwardly on someone’s foot in a game of basketball. So it is important to understand the causes, symptoms and different treatment options readily available for common ankle injuries.
HALLUX RIGIDUS - ARTHRITIS OF THE BIG TOE
Our feet provide a strong foundation and support daily movements like walking, running and jumping. Long term wear and tear can lead to arthritis in the big toe joint. This is often referred to as ...
Achillodynia - The Achilles Tendon Pain Syndrome
The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the human body, with a length of 20 to 25 cm and a width of about 5 cm. It connects our calf muscle to the heel bone in the lower ankle....
The ankle joint is a complex connection between the leg and tarsal bones. The central ankle bone provides a strong base for both parts of the ankle. A large number of ligaments and connective tissu...
Supination Trauma: Supination of the Foot
The ligaments in the ankle are elastic, i.e. they stretch within a limit to allow for short term expansion of joints (stretching). In a supination trauma, ligaments have been excessively stretched ...
Ligaments are connective tissue fibers that determine the range of movement in the joint. Movements beyond the natural range of motion (such as rolling your ankle) can result in painful ligament ex...
Ankles are a true marvel of nature. Not only do they carry the entire weight of our bodies, but they are also sophisticated to allow complex movements. Anatomically, the ankle can be split into two...
The ankle is a complex and delicate structure, instrumental to movement in the lower part of the human body. Excessive stress or movement beyond the body’s natural limitations can result in a sprai...
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