Your Achilles tendon is essential to being able to walk properly and to play sports. It’s also a tendon that’s prone to overuse injuries. Read on to learn about the problems athletes — and regular folks — face, as well as what can be done to treat them.
The number of styles of shoes is mind-boggling. You want to look good and keep your feet happy. Should you choose heels? Flats? Always wear sneakers? Here’s what you need to know.
Staying off of your feet due to a sprained ankle is no fun, but ignoring your symptoms or stopping your recommended care too early can lead to chronic instability. Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to prevent these problems.
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain, becoming more prevalent as you age. Still, it’s not the only cause of chronic foot pain. Here’s how to tell if your pain is caused by plantar fasciitis — and what you can do to get relief.
If nerve damage weakens the muscles in your feet, you might develop clawtoe. Although your toes might remain flexible at first, it’s important to know how to prevent complications and how to shop for comfortable shoes. Read on to learn more.
When your shoulder pain persists despite rest and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, it’s time to see an orthopedic specialist. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery can repair your shoulder and bring you the relief you need.
Arthritis in your ankles can be a very painful and debilitating condition. Fortunately, you have several options for treatment, ranging from conservative to surgical. Learn more about the available treatment options for arthritis in your ankles.
Do you have a bump on the outside of your big toe that makes it hard to walk or find comfortable shoes? That bump is probably a bunion, and while most of the time you can alleviate pain without surgery, sometimes bunion surgery is the best option.
Your Achilles tendons are the biggest, strongest tendons in your body. When they run into problems, you pay for it. Here are the signs to watch for so you can protect your Achilles tendon.
Suffering from foot pain? Plantar fasciitis can sap your enthusiasm for the day with the first few, painful steps out of bed. Luckily, there are several treatment options that can put the pep back in your step.
Whether you have a meniscus tear in your knee due to injury or aging, the pain can be debilitating. Read on to learn what a meniscus tear is and how it can be treated.
You’ve undergone rotator cuff surgery and can’t wait to return to the court, field, or golf course. But the recovery process requires time and commitment. Read to learn just what it takes to get back in the game and not risk reinjury.
If you suffer from back, hip, or knee pain, the problem may be your flat feet. Without sufficient support of an arch, flat feet can stress out your other joints and cause pain. Read on to learn more.