Do you have Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction?
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle.It is when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result, the tendon may not be able to provide stability and support for the arch of the foot, resulting in flatfoot. The posterior tibial tendon originates in […]
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
What is a Stress Fracture? A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are overuse injuries. They occur over time when repetitive forces result in microscopic damage to the bone. Overuse stress fractures occur when an athletic movement is repeated so often, weight-bearing bones […]
Common Dance Injuries
Dancer’s, especially ballerinas, are prone to foot and ankle injuries. The high demand that the sport places on the feet and ankles can cause acutely traumatic injuries or issues that are due to repetitive stress. Posterior Ankle Os trigonum impingement syndrome: an “extra bone” that some people have in the back of the ankle can […]
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
What is the Tarsal Tunnel? The tarsal tunnel is a narrow space that lies on the inside of the ankle. The tunnel is covered with a thick ligament which protects the arteries, veins, tendons, and nerves in the tunnel. One of these structures is the posterior tibial nerve, which is the focus of tarsal tunnel […]