Blog - Part 3

Importance Of Taping An Ankle For Athletes And How To Do It?

According to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, most ankle injuries happen to students who are engaged in different sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball. It is therefore essential to take necessary measures to protect the ankle from getting possible injuries. Although all these students perform preventive ankle strengthening exercises, taping an ankle can be more than beneficial and can help …

Gout in Ankle: Symptoms and Home Remedies

Arthritis is basically a joint disorder that causes inflammation in one or more joints of the body. As such there are more than 100 types of arthritis. But the most common ones can be classified as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylosis, gout, etc. What Is Gout? In medical terms, gout is a complex form of inflammatory arthritis condition which is …

Ankle Foot Orthosis For Foot Drop: Types and Benefits

Foot drop is a medical term used to refer to the condition in which the muscles of the foot (including ankle and toes) get wakened. These muscles are basically responsible for lifting the foot upward and moving the ankle. As a result, the individual suffering from the condition often finds it difficult to walk and balance while standing without needed …

Ankle Synovitis: Understanding and Treating The Problem

Synovium is a type of soft tissue that is present in all types of synovial joints. Synovitis refers to the swelling in the soft tissue of the joints. This would lead to severe pain in the joints. The problem is commonly found in people suffering from serious joint disorders like gouty arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or sometimes with a fracture. When …

Ankle Edema and Swollen Feet: Causes, Symptoms And 7 Best Treatment Methods

Edema is the common term for swelling in any part of the body which is accompanied by fluid retention in the body tissues. This term is connoted for the painless swelling which may be either physiological or pathological. Oedema is another common term used in place of edema in some countries. Particularly there are two types of edema. These are: …

Best Ankle Strengthening Exercises And Equipment After A Sprain

Strong ankles undoubtedly play a vital role in preventing and recovering from ailments like ankle fractures, sprain, and strains. And it is no doubt that one of the best ways to achieve strong ankles is by performing ankle strengthening exercises on a daily basis. This article provides you a detailed description of such wonderful ankle and foot strengthening exercises to …

What Is Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture?

When any fracture in your ankle badly affects medial, lateral malleolus along with the lower part of the tibia, it is referred to as trimalleolar ankle fracture. It is also known as tri-malleolar fracture and is a serious medical condition requiring surgery and a recovery period of at least 6-8 weeks. This medical condition may become complicated by blood vessel …

Ankle Arthroscopy Surgery And Recovery

Arthroscopy or arthroscopic surgery is a medical procedure performed for examining and treating the damage caused by different types of joint pain. Arthroscopic surgery is carried out by surgeons by inserting an arthroscope into the joint by making a small incision. In an ankle arthroscopy, a small endoscope or arthroscope is inserted inside the joint for examining the real condition. …

Tenosynovitis of Foot And Ankle: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Tips

Tendonitis is generally defined as an inflammation or swelling of a tendon. Tenosynovitis ankle is a condition in which inflammation occurs in the sheath lining surrounding the tendon. The sheath is basically a cord that joins muscles to bones. Overuse of ankles or an injury is responsible for the development of this condition. Based on the part of the body …

What Are The Common Broken Ankle Symptoms, Its Causes and Best Treatment Options?

Fractures can happen with any bones in the human body. But there are certain areas that get fractured very often. One such area is the ankle joint. Legs are the main organ that helps us to implement so many activities in day-to-day life like sitting, standing, walking, climbing, running, jogging, etc. Even the whole body’s weight is balanced properly and …