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The Basics of Ruptured Tendons

Sep

24

2015

Tendons are the fibrous tissue that your body needs to attach muscle to bone. The forces and resistance that is applied to a tendon during its daily usage can be more than 5 times your body weight. Because of this, occasionally tendons can rupture or snap. Some particular conditions that can cause a rupture include ...

Foot Tendonitis Information

Sep

24

2015

Foot tendonitis is a common condition amongst hard working people and athletes, and is not hard to heal without the help of a doctor. Causes of Foot Tendonitis Generally, foot tendonitis is caused by overuse and/or injury. In most cases the tendonitis develops as a result of initial strain, minor degeneration and a rupture of ...

Bad Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Advise Part 3

Sep

2

2015

Steroid Shots Why Doctors Recommend It? Cortisone injections are used to help relieve pain caused by inflammatory conditions when medications and physiotherapy alone do not provide adequate relief. These conditions include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis. Cortisone works by reducing inflammation. It is injected directly into the affected area. Doctors may perform the procedure ...

Foot Arch Pain

Jul

23

2015

Foot arch pain, or pain on the bottom of the foot can be caused by a number of problems. The arches of the foot control how the forces associated with activities like walking are transferred up and down the leg. If there is a problem with the foot arches or surrounding soft tissues, pain can ...

Prevent Tendonitis with Strengthening Exercises

Jul

9

2015

A muscle at complete rest lose 3 – 5% of it’s strength per day. This is mostly unnoticeable, but can be seen in endurance performance. Unfortunately, it takes much longer to regain that strength than it does to lose it. Simple ankle strengthening exercises for just a few minutes a day will help maintain muscle ...

Foot Tendonitis Treatment

Jul

1

2015

Foot pain treatment looks to reduce pain, inflammation, instability and weakness. To be effective, it should address both the cause of the problem (weakness or abnormal foot biomechanics) and the symptoms (pain and swelling). There are a whole range of foot treatment options out there, depending on what is causing your pain. This article will ...

Anatomy Of The Foot And Ankle

Jun

25

2015

Foot and ankle anatomy is quite complex. The foot consists of thirty three bones, twenty six joints and over a hundred muscles, ligaments and tendons. These all work together to bear weight, allow movement and provide a stable base for us to stand and move on. The foot needs to be strong and stable yet ...

Bottom of Foot Pain

Jun

22

2015

Below is a list of the more common problems that foot specialists see on a regular basis, but this list is not inclusive. Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is pain due to inflammation of the ligament that connects the heel to the metatarsals, and raises the arch in your foot. The pain of plantar fasciitis is ...

Foot Tendonitis Home Remedies

Jun

12

2015

The most common causes of foot or ankle pain is tendonitis. Tendonitis is very treatable using the simplest of home remedies. The RICE method works beautifully with this type of overuse injury. Rest Once there has been an injury, resting your foot and realizing that you’re injured is the first step in a speedy recovery. ...

Types Of Foot Tendonitis

May

17

2015

Tendonitis can occur in a number of places around the foot. The most common sites are: Achilles Tendonitis The causes heel and calf pain. The Achilles tendon joins the two calf muscles to the heel. Pain is usually felt when walking/running and can occur anywhere from the back of the heel up to the middle ...