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Everything You Need To Know About Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the tendon that connects your calf muscles at the back of your lower leg to your heel bone. The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in your body. When you walk, run, or jump, you are using your Achilles tendon.
Impact of Chronic Ankle Instability on Jumping and Agility Performance in Athletes: A Comparative Study
The objective of this study was to assess functional performance in athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI) and compare it with a healthy control group. This study highlights the negative impact of CAI on functional performance, particularly in jumping and agility domains, among athletes. The findings emphasize the importance of incorporating exercise programs targeting functional performance into rehabilitation strategies for CAI.
Foot/Ankle Injury During Football Career Linked to Foot/Ankle OA
For retired U.K. male footballers, a foot/ankle injury during a football career is associated with an increased risk for foot/ankle osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online Oct. 22 in Rheumatology.
Achilles tendon repair may improve pain, function at 6 months
Patients who underwent Achilles tendon repair were pain free, had good functional outcomes and experienced meaningful improvement at 6 months postoperatively, according to results.
Effects and dosage of exercise therapy on functional outcomes in chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To evaluate the effects of exercise therapy on patient-oriented function among individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) and analyze the influence of exercise dosage characteristics on these outcomes.
What Causes Leg Pain (and How to Find Relief)
Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Although the most common causes are minor, temporary conditions, a prompt diagnosis and treatment of more severe conditions can help prevent pain from worsening and improve your long-term outlook.
Minimally invasive Achilles insertional repair may reduce complications vs. open repair
Minimally invasive Achilles repair may effectively reduce complications in patients with Achilles insertional tendinopathy vs. open repair, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting.
What Causes Heel Pain—And How Can You Find Relief?
Heel pain causes a throbbing, aching, burning, or stabbing sensation in the back or bottom of the foot. This type of pain is a common complaint for people of all ages and activity levels. In fact, heel pain makes up over two million visits to the doctor's office each year in the U.S.
Surgical fixation for pickleball-related Achilles ruptures may improve quality of life
Patients who sustained Achilles tendon ruptures while playing pickleball benefit from surgical fixation, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.
Athlete’s Foot: What Gets Rid of Fungus for Good?
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection of the feet. It is often found between the toes and on the soles of the feet.Fortunately, many home remedies and antifungals treat it. Some are stronger and work faster than others, with antifungals being the most effective and acting the quickest.