foot Archive

  • Achilles Tendon Problems

    Achilles Tendon Problems

    The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body. It is a non elastic, fibrous tissue that attaches the calf (gastroc and soleus muscles) to the heel bone (calcaneus). The primary function of the Achilles tendon is to transmit the power of the calf muscles through the foot to allow for [...]

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  • Ankle Sprains

    Ankle Sprains

    An ankle sprain is the stretching or tearing of the ligaments that surround the ankle and provide stability to the ankle joint.  Ligaments are structures that connect bones together and restrict motion.  Ankle sprains can vary in severity.  Some sprains are mild and healing occurs in a matter of days.  Some sprains are severe and require [...]

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  • Turf Toe

    Turf Toe

    What is turf toe? Turf toe is a sprain of the joint where the big toe attaches to the rest of the foot.  The ligaments and soft-tissue that connects that toe to the foot are stretched or torn. How does it occur? Turf toe can result from excessive pushing off of the big toe when an [...]

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  • Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis, which is irritation and swelling of the fibrous tissue on the bottom of the foot, is one of the most common orthopedic complaints relating to the foot.  The plantar fascia originates at the calcaneus (heel bone) and fans out toward the toes helping to maintain the arch of the foot.  When this inflexible [...]

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