What is Haglund’s Syndrome Hagland’s syndrome is very painful. It can develop in one or both feet. When the section where the achilles tendon is located becomes inflamed, the tissue is enlarged. Wearing tight shoes will further aggravate the tissue, and eventually this could lead to bursitis. Bursitis is an inflammation of the fluid filled ...

What is the Peroneal Tendon? The peroneal tendon runs on the outside of the ankle just behind the bone called the fibula. There are two paroneal tendons that run along the back of the fibula. Peroneus Brevis The term brevis means short. The reason for this is because the peroneus brevis has a shorter muscle ...

Runners Against Plantar Fasciitis If you’re a runner, your chances of getting plantar fasciitis are high. If you’re worried about having an old injury return, or do not want to develop this ailment, you can follow some of these steps to help prevent plantar fasciitis. Check your running form Many runners tense up their body ...

What is Tenosynovitis? Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled cover that protects the tendon. Most common in the wrist and hand, this condition can cause the finger to “stick” in a flexed position, this is called “stenosing”, or more commonly known as trigger finger.  What is Tendonitis? In another post regarding Tendonitis Vs. Tendonosis ...

What are tendons? Tendons are bands of tissue that anchor the muscles to the bones. They have a lubricating cover keeps them where they are supposed to be. Having the ability to withstand tension, the tendons and muscles work together to help move bones. Definitions itis — means inflammation. The term tendonitis should be reserved ...