Stress Fractures of the Foot and AnkleOur bones are important aspects of our body and they are constantly changing. The heavier the workload for a bone, the more likely it is that calcium will be placed in it. When a bone isn’t used often, there won’t be...
Running Smarter to Prevent Foot Stress FracturesRunning is a great way to stay active, but increasing training demands too quickly can place excessive stress on the feet. Foot stress occurs when repeated impact overwhelms the bones and supporting tissues. In some...
Ankle PainPain experienced in the ankle can be caused by a multitude of conditions. While the most common cause is an ankle sprain, other possible problems can include arthritis, gout, ankle instability, an ankle fracture, nerve compression, or tendinitis. In more...
Understanding Ankle Pain and Ankle FracturesAnkle pain can develop after a sudden injury, and can make standing or walking difficult. One possible cause is an ankle fracture, which is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures range from small pieces of bone...
What to Know About a Broken ToeThe forefoot is composed of five metatarsal bones and fourteen phalanges. Each toe has three phalanges except for the big toe which only has two. Our toes play an essential role to the walking process, which is why a broken toe could...
