People often witness pain under their big toe’s joint – it can be due to a medical condition called Sesamoiditis. A sesamoid is the 2 small oval seed-shaped bones present in the foot, and its purpose is to absorb the excess weight to protect the tendon that runs on the underside of the toe. These Sesamoid foot bones elevate the …
According to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, most ankle injuries happen to students engaged in 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 protect their ankle …
The risk of ankle injuries and sprained ankles has been commonly witnessed in basketball players. Fortunately, an ankle brace for basketball players is available specifically designed to reduce ankle injuries while playing. These basketball ankle braces are lightweight products that are extremely helpful to the sports person. Over the years, ankle braces have come a long way. Initially, there were …
A sprained ankle is a common injury, and most of us get our ankle sprained at least once in a lifetime. Whether you are climbing your stairs, or you just put your foot on the wet floor or got your ankle sprained while playing a sport, there can be numerous reasons behind getting twisted or pulled a muscle in the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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: Pitting …
Strong ankles undoubtedly play a vital role in preventing and recovering from ailments like ankle fractures, sprains, and strains. And it is no doubt that one of the best ways to achieve strong ankles is by performing ankle strengthening exercises daily. This article provides you with a detailed description of such wonderful ankle and foot strengthening exercises to provide you …
When any fracture in your ankle badly affects the medial and lateral malleolus along with the lower part of the tibia, it is referred to as a trimalleolar ankle fracture. It is also known as a 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 …