Our ankles bear a lot of stress, supporting our stability through a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and tendons. Here’s what you need to know about common ankle injuries and treatments. The two ...

Our feet and ankles support us anytime we are weightbearing, so if we are having pain, it can make our days extremely challenging to function. Brian Horner PT, owner/director of Fast Track Physical ...

Most people are familiar with arthritis that affects the back, neck, hips, knees, or hands, but may be unaware that the same degenerative disease can affect the ankles as well. Arthritis involves ...

Arthritis involves degeneration of the cartilage in a joint and can cause pain and stiffness in the joint. The pain is often described as an aching pain and can worsen if left untreated. Most people ...

Swollen ankles, a common issue, can stem from fluid retention or inflammation due to various medical conditions. Understanding the cause is crucial for effective treatment, ranging from simple ...

Joint pain in your foot is often due to inflammation of the joints (arthritis). This can be from an underlying condition, injury, or infection in your foot or elsewhere. But noninflammatory conditions ...

Peroneal nerve pain may occur from damage to the peroneal nerve in the leg. People can experience tingling, numbness, weakness, or a change in how they walk. The peroneal nerve, or the common fibular ...

Pain on the outer side of your foot can range from annoying to debilitating. When the stabbing, burning, or aching is severe, it can limit your ability to stand, walk, exercise, work, or engage in ...

Bursae are small sacs of fluid around different bones and joints in your body. These sacs help cushion your joints and stop your bones from rubbing against each other. Bursitis happens when a bursa ...

Popliteal blocks are more effective than general anesthesia alone for pain control during open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures, according to an Ortho SuperSite report. Patients may ...

Many veterans make the transition out of the military and into the law enforcement profession, but learn that the PT tests will be different and challenge them in a way they were not in the military.