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Foot & Ankle Treatments
Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon is the longest tendon in the body and extends from the heel to the calf and provides the motion needed for walking and running. Achilles Tendonitis occurs when this tendon become inflamed or irritated and is most ...
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The Achilles tendon is the longest tendon in the body and extends from the heel to the calf and provides the motion needed for walking and running. An Achilles Tendon Tear occurs when this ligament becomes torn due to overexertion ...
Read MoreStiff Big Toe – Hallux Rigidus
Hallux Rigidus is simply the medical term used to describe a stiff big toe joint. This condition affects the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. The function of this joint is important as it is the joint that is required to bend ...
Read MoreHammer Toe
Hammer Toe is a visible deformity in which one or more of toes of the foot becomes deformed and overlaps the other toes. This condition is especially common in women who often wear high heels. High-heeled shoes or footwear can force ...
Read MoreAnkle Fractures
Ankle fractures can be a devastating injury and treatment can vary greatly. The ankle joint itself is a complex structure that helps translate motion of the leg to the foot. Without this joint we would never be able to ambulate ...
Read MoreAnkle Sprain
Are you an avid runner, hiker or bicyclist? Then, chances are you have suffered at least one ankle sprain in your lifetime. An ankle sprain is an inadvertent over-lengthening and sometimes tearing of the ligaments of the ankle leading to ...
Read MoreBunions
What is a Bunion? A bunion is a condition or deformity that occurs in the foot. It is a mal-position of bones (phalanx and metatarsal) as well as soft tissue (capsular structures) and tendons. A bunion forms at a specific joint ...
Read MoreMetatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia, also known as a stone bruise, is a painful inflammation that forms on the ball of the foot – the metatarsal. This condition can vary in severity and sometime can affect multiple metatarsals. Metatarsalgia is common among athletes who ...
Read MoreNeuroma
A Neuroma of the foot (often referred to as “Morton’s Neuroma”) is a growth, usually between the third and fourth toes, that causes pain in the foot. Many patients describe this condition to be similar to having a pebble in ...
Read MoreOsteoathrosis Ankle/Foot
Osteoarthrosis of the Ankle of is the most common form of arthritis in the ankle and is also known as “degenerative joint disease”. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage covering the bones and joints of the ankle begins to break down ...
Read MoreTarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the wrist, is a condition that occurs as a result of pressure on a nerve in the foot. This compression causes pain and discomfort in the foot, especially when walking. The tarsal ...
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can cause inflammation and irritation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is linked from the heel bone to the toes, supporting the ...
Read MoreArthritis
Arthritis in the Ankle is a condition characterized by inflammation and deterioration of the cartilage within the ankle joint. There are several types of arthritis that can affect the ankle, but the two most common types are osteoarthritis & rheumatoid. Osteoarthritis (OA) ...
Read MoreAnkle Instability
Ankle Instability is characterized by a recurrent sense of frailty and/or weakness in the ankle joint, often following a previous ankle injury or a sprain. Individuals frequently experience episodes of the ankle "giving way". This instability/weakness can result from either ...
Read MoreTurf Toe
Turf toe is a common term used to describe sprains of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. This injury occurs when the ligaments surrounding the joint are stretched or torn due to forceful hyperextension of the big toe. Turf toe ...
Read MoreHeel Pain
Heel pain is discomfort or soreness that’s felt in the back of the foot, specifically in the heel. Heel pain can be caused by various factors, & the symptoms experienced may vary depending on the underlying cause as well as ...
Read MoreSesamoiditis
Sesamoiditis in the foot and the ankle is a condition that causes inflammation and irritation of the sesamoid bones. Sesamoid bones are pea-shaped bones that are within certain tendons. They’re typically located beneath the base of the big toe. Sesamoiditis ...
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