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January 4, 2013A rupture of the Achilles tendon occurs in those who are at rick for it and simultaneously dorsiflex the foot and extend the knee. As the calf muscles and Achilles tendon cross both these joints, both these motions happening at the same time put a great load on the Achilles and if its is at Continue reading →
Staff December 7, 2012There are many different structures in the ball of the foot, so there will be many different causes of pain in that area. This means that it is going to be difficult to generalize as to what causes pain in or on the ball of the foot. There could be problems with the skin sch Continue reading →
Staff October 26, 2012Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction or adult acquired flatfoot is a very disabling condition. It is due to the posterior tibial muscle and tendon complex failing to adequately di its job of support the arch of the foot and supinating or inverting the foot. As a consequence of this there is a progressive flattening of the Continue reading →
Staff October 13, 2012Plantar fasciitis is the most common musculoskeletal problem affecting the foot. The classic sign of plantar fasciitis is what is called ‘first step pain’, that is much more severe pain after rest, especially getting out of bed in the morning. The pain is almost always under the heel. So if you have pain under the Continue reading →