One complaint that we hear every so often in our clinic is that a patient’s ankle seems to be catching, freezing or “locking up” during certain movements. While it may not be outwardly painful, it certainly can be uncomfortable and make for a daily annoyance. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why […]
Heel Pain Causing Limp
Our heels absorb a lot of stress as we walk and run, so it should come as no surprise that they are a common location for trauma-related injury. This trauma can develop instantly in the form of direct trauma, or it can set in gradually over the years in the form of repetitive trauma. Either […]
Treating The Most Common Type Of Ankle Bursitis
A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that helps to cushion and lubricate structures so that they can move more easily. You have bursa in a number of different areas of your body, including some in your ankles and feet. When problems develop with these bursa and they become inflamed, this is known as bursitis, […]
Does Shoe Design Actually Make Our Feet Weaker?
Like many products, shoes are designed to make things a little easier on our bodies. Many shoes, especially sneakers, have a slight upwards bend in the toe area of the shoe. This area, known as the toe spring, is designed to make walking easier and more comfortable. However, researchers believe this design could also be […]
Tendon Transfer Could Help Treat Foot Drop
Medical experts are always looking for new and improved ways to treat complex foot conditions, and it appears they may have found a better way of tackling Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a condition that can lead to the troublesome condition foot drop. The study examined how tendon transfer surgery could help prevent the onset of foot drop […]
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