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Plantar fascia ruptures are commonplace among athletes and anyone who participates in high-impact activities that place a lot of repetitive stress on the feet. Also, people with occupations requiring long periods of standing are more susceptible to plantar fascia tears from overuse. When you stand, the foot spreads and stretches the plantar fascia.
Cracked Foundations: Understanding Plantar Plate Tears in Foot Health
A Plantar Plate Tear is a serious injury to the ball of the foot that affects the ligament that spans across the...
From Diagnosis to Recovery: A Patient's Guide to Lisfranc Injuries
Lisfranc injuries are often caused by trauma, such as by direct impact when a heavy object is dropped on the foot or...
Softening the Blow: Dealing with Submetatarsal Bursitis
Submetatarsal bursitis is typically caused by repetitive friction, pressure, or irritation in the ball of the foot, particularly under the metatarsal heads....
Heel Bursitis: Why it Happens and How to Heal It
Do you have a steady ache right at the back of the heel? Does it tend to get worse when walking or...
Understanding the Bony Bump: A Guide to Haglund's Deformity
A bone spur on the back of the heel is known as Haglund’s deformity, which causes heel pain swelling and redness where...
Achilles Tendonitis 101: Understanding the Causes and Treatments
Achilles Tendonitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and irritation of the Achilles tendon, which is the thick band of tissue that...