Tibial stress syndrome, more commonly known as shin splints, is a common exercise-related problem. As we try to work out after a holiday season of indulgence, shin splints are something that may hinder people from keeping to their resolutions. Shin splints refers to nonspecific pain that occurs along the shin bone (tibia), usually on the […]
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sport injuries but can occur in people of all ages. Ankle sprain injuries can also occur from simply losing your balance and/or taking a wrong step on an uneven surface. The cause of an ankle sprain is an abnormal twisting or rolling of the ankle joint usually […]
Unlike obvious acute injuries, stress fractures have a more insidious and subtle onset. Stress fractures are small hairline cracks cause by microtrauma from overuse or repetitive normal cyclic loading on the bone. Some risk factors are a change or increase in physical activity, and even a change in shoe gear can contribute to a stress […]
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a painful foot condition that is similar to the hand condition of carpal tunnel syndrome in that the pain occurs through a nerve entrapment. In the case of tarsal tunnel syndrome, the nerve being compressed is one of the major nerves in the foot called the posterior tibial nerve. This nerve […]
“I was walking along the sidewalk, stepped off of a curb too hard and heard a pop.” “I jumped to make the shot and when I came down, I felt excruciating pain.” “I don’t remember injuring myself but now I have pain, I’m having trouble lifting my foot and my foot is bruised.” All of […]
Running is one of the most natural things we can do! Running is also a great way to stay in shape and is a relatively inexpensive hobby. It does not require expensive equipment, gym membership fees, or extensive training – it’s something that we all know how to do. Running for as little as 12-20 […]
Wesley Johnson of the LA Clippers sat out of the game against the Lakers recently due to foot pain. Johnson has what is known as plantar fasciitis. Approximately 10% of people will suffer from plantar fasciitis at some point in their life, and it is responsible for 80% of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation […]
